Capture Lakeland Book
  • Capture Lakeland Book
  • Capture Lakeland Book
  • Capture Lakeland Book
  • Capture Lakeland Book
  • Capture Lakeland Book
  • Capture Lakeland Book
  • Capture Lakeland Book
  • Capture Lakeland Book
  • Capture Lakeland Book
  • Capture Lakeland Book
  • Capture Lakeland Book
  • Capture Lakeland Book
  • Capture Lakeland Book

Capture Lakeland Book

Capture Lakeland Book

James Bell

A high quality coffee table landscape photography book showcasing over 90 of my favourite Lake District photos. Printed at 300 x 210mm and shipping worldwide, this is a limited edition run of 500 books for the second edition.

Capture Lakeland is now available again as a second edition after the first edition of 1000 books sold out.

FREE A4 PRINT WITH EVERY BOOK SOLD WHILE STOCKS LAST.

Please see Volume two here 

IF YOU ARE AN OVERSEAS BUYER CONSIDERING PURCHASING BOTH MY BOOKS I CAN OFFER YOU A POSTAGE DISCOUNT

  • Capture Lakeland Book

£40.00

Reviews
5.00 (381)

A high quality contemporary coffee table photographic book showcasing over 90 of my favourite Lake District Landscapes. Printed at 300 x 210mm and shipping worldwide. Each book is hand signed and numbered and forms a limited edition run of 1000 books for the first edition.

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2025-04-06

Excellent service, superb book.

Excellent service, superb book.

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2024-11-01

To be cherished for years and years

I just ordered a book from James and couldn't be more pleased with the quality. The pages are of the highest grade of paper and beautifully printed with James' fantastic photographs. The binding and cover are so pleasing to look at and hold that the book is a joy to flick through. It arrived really well packaged and without the merest blemish - a book to be cherished for years and years. Thank you sincerely, James.

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2024-08-29

Capture Lakeland

Having read previous reviews, my expectations were high and, following the arrival of my book , I can safely safe, I was not disappointed! The book arrived in a timely manner and the packaging, well, what can I say?! Wrapped in the most beautiful 'wrapping paper' featuring Herdwick sheep. The book is everything I hoped it would be and then some! Book 2 will be ordered very soon.

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2024-05-23

Beautiful Book

Beautiful book, brought this as our ‘wedding book’ so people can leave us a message alongside the stunning Lakeland photography

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2024-05-22

Beautiful book

The book was a gift and it was so well received. Delivery and communication was superb. Thank you.

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2024-05-21

Professional

Responsive, prompt and efficient service

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2024-05-21

Beautiful

Beautiful product and great service.

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2024-05-21

Beautiful book

Beautiful book packaged with care evokes many happy memories of times in the Lake District ????

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2024-05-21

Prompt delivery

Book arrive promptly and well packaged so in very good condition

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2023-06-20

Beautifully captured

James's capturing Lakeland work clearly shows an affinity between the photographer's passion and the location. Beautifully captured.

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2023-02-20

stunning photographs…

Beautiful book full of stunning photographs together with being well packed , also delivery was only two days after placement of order. thank you James

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2022-12-10

will love it on Christmas Day

Book was well packed and had a complimentary Calendar thank you so much. My father in law will love it on Christmas Day

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2022-04-28

Fantastic

Fantastic photos, excellent book, well presented and packaged for posting.

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2022-04-28

These books will be treasured

We ordered both volumes of the photo books (without even seeing the first one prior to purchase) and we are delighted with the quality of them. Strong emotional connection with the Lake District, these books will be treasured. Excellent communication with James and prompt replies to a separate query regarding a print, his impartial advice was also welcomed. Thanks James!

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2022-04-13

Outstanding customer service

First book was lost by Royal Mail but James very kindly despatched another copy. This arrived beautifully wrapped in herdy tissue paper. The photographs in this book show the Lake District at its absolute best and will be a favourite to keep on the coffee table and keep referring to. Thank you James for your outstanding customer service.

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2022-04-12

Super present for a Lakes man

Bought this as a gift for family member who used to live in the Lakes to help relive his happy memories

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2022-04-12

Spectacular book

Spectacular book and the signed postcard was a great touch. Thanks

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2021-12-21

Bringing the Lakes to life!

My wife and I love the Lake District and the landscape photography in a book just brings the Lakes to life when you’re back home. Superb compilation and very good service and delivery.

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2021-12-20

brilliant

Service, including wrapping and delivery was brilliant

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2021-12-17

A beautiful book and brilliant service

My second purchase from James Bell and once again it was a flawless experience. A beautiful book and brilliant service …thanks James.

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2021-11-30

Beautiful

I was really impressed with the two books that I ordered as a gift. They came quickly and were beautifully packaged- almost too beautiful to unwrap! The books are perfect for a family member. Quick and personalised service, the postcards with a thank you inside the package was a lovely touch. I’ll be recommending James Bell to friends and family alike. The tissue paper itself is worthy of a glowing review! Thank you

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2021-11-30

Delighted

Just to let you know I have received my books and am delighted with them. They are superb quality and the photos are stunning. One is still sealed as it is a present for my son and the other is a present for my mum but I opened that one as she has dexterity problems. I hope they love the books as much as I do.

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2021-11-08

Capture Lakeland book review

I ordered 2 of the Capture Lakeland books as presents. The books are stunning and arrived extremely well packaged. James kept me informed at all times as he had a slight delay in posting them due to the recent terrible weather in Cumbria as he had flooding around his area. James was a pleasure to do business with and the service he gives is second to none. I would definitely buy from him again

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2021-11-08

Another quality book by this talented photographer

Another quality book by this talented photographer, capturing stunning images of the Lake District in the UK. The images are superb, showing the scenery in stunning light, capturing the mood and serenity of the landscape. A must buy for landscape photography fans.

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2021-11-08

Good service and excellent book.

Good service and excellent book.

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2021-10-31

Book is lovely quality really pleased with my purchase

Ordered book of lake district as a xmas gift for my friend as the lake district is her favourite place Book is lovely quality really pleased with my purchase

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2021-10-12

Simply stunning images of the Lake District

I ordered this book after watching many of this talented photographers vlogs on YouTube and am so happy I did. The quality of the photographs are simply stunning, showing the Lakes and surrounding areas at its best. It is a fantastic addition to any aspiring photographers library, so much so that I have just ordered volume 2 and the soon to be released 2022 calendar.

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2021-10-12

Spectacular Books

Great communication throughout and 2 spectacular books. Really inspiring and makes me want to explore the lake district even more.

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2021-10-04

The photos are stunning.

Thank you very much for processing my order of the Lake District photography book. It arrived here smoothly and the photos are stunning.

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2021-08-13

Very pleased with my purchase

Arrived as expected, very good packaging. Very pleased with my purchase. Already have Lakeland 2, anticipating Lakeland 3 in the near future.

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2021-07-28

Capture Lakeland | A must have book for anyone’s bookshelf.

A wonderful book! Outstanding quality but most of all it is filled with great inspirational photography. So happy to have this on my bookshelf to turn too and spend some time exploring James’s great eye for a composition and how he’s captured Lakeland.

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2021-07-28

Excellent service & book

Having purchased from James previously (Capture Lakeland Vol2), I knew that the service was going to be impeccable. Always kept up to date with the progress of my order and again the book arrived with a print. Was very well packaged and arrived within 3 days from being despatched. As like Vol 2 Capture Lakeland is a amazing book, full of a wonderful collection of images from the Lake District. Would recommend either or both books.

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2021-06-28

A faultless and pleasant transaction.

I contacted James and went from there. The book is to be presented as a gift and is still in its sealed plastic wrapper. It was properly packaged to withstand handling by the Royal Mail and arrived at my mainland UK address in perfect condition 3 days after ordering via the author's website. A faultless and pleasant transaction.

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2021-06-28

Excellent customer service and a beautiful book,

Excellent customer service and a beautiful book, thank you

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2021-06-14

So pleased

So pleased with my picture and two books of the Lake District .Great service thank you James.

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2021-06-14

A first class photography book

Capture Lakeland is a first class photography book. The quality of the images is excellent and displays James' affinity with the Lake District shines through.

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2021-05-04

Beautiful Book

Capture Lakeland is a book of high quality with truly beautiful photo's. Lovely and securely wrapped and safely shipped overseas. Absolutely great.

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2021-04-12

Arrived promptly beautifully wrapped

Arrived promptly beautifully wrapped. 1st class service.

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2021-03-25

A fantastic book and brilliant service

I have just received Capture Lakeland from James. What a fantastic book and brilliant service from James.

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2021-03-23

Beautiful book

Beautiful book and print and super efficient service

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2021-03-18

An absolute breeze!

Working with James was an absolute breeze! He was very flexible and really helpful.

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2021-03-06

Fantastic books, the quality is outstanding

Fantastic books, the quality is outstanding

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2021-03-02

Great book so good I bought the second too

Great book. In fact, so good I bought the second too! Highly recommended

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2021-03-02

Amazing Photographer and Professional in all Interactions

I am a fan of James’ photography and the prints and the books are really great quality. James communicated through out the entire process. He is kind, professional and courteous and I am very satisfied with the entire encounter

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2021-03-02

Absolutely thrilled with the book

Capture Lakeland - speedy shipping, and a prompt reply to confirm the notes on my order. Recipient was absolutely thrilled with the book - they said “...stunning pictures, a great treasure, an inspired gift”.

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2021-02-08

A great Lake District gift

The book was great, I gave the gift this morning and my boyfriend was pleased. He got into it straight away and went through every page, remembering his previous trips to the area. Your work is really good, some fantastic colours and such vast scenes in some of them. No doubt he’ll be perusing your site to try and pick out a favourite.
Your note at the end of your book explaining your story and the message of positivity it gave us was quite something - particularly in these challenging times. So thank you the reminder to remember what’s most important to us.

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2021-02-05

Simply stunning

I have just received copies of the two Capture Lakeland books by James Bell. I had high expectations based on so many glowing reviews but have to say that the books and the photographs within are simply stunning. Stuck at home in lockdown I am missing our regular visits to the Lake District but sitting down to take in the mix of photographic styles and subjects is bringing me great pleasure and is a real reminder that the place is so special. Thank you, James, you truly do succeed to "Capture Lakeland"! I look forward to your next book.

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2021-02-03

Very happy.

I had missed James' Capture Lakeland when it was initially released so I was very pleased to find the book available again. Along with the book I also purchased a set of A4 prints from James which will find their way alongside a small selection of other photographgers prints I have in my selection. The parcel arrived well packed and presented & I am very happy with my purchase.

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2021-02-03

A very high standard and beautifully represented,

James provides a prompt and highly efficient customer experience. His images are of a very high standard and beautifully represented, both in his books and in print

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2021-02-03

5 Stars

I recently bought both books and am really enjoying them. As a fellow landscape photographer, I appreciate the level of effort and dedication required to produce such excellent images consistently.

As a gift at Christmas I also purchased a print box. The recipient of the gift loved your images and the high quality of presentation.

I very much look forward to volume 3.

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2021-02-02

The book is outstanding

I was very impressed with your quick reply and the product itself (Capture Lakeland volumes 1 and 2). I love the packaging! I’d never seen customised tissue paper before! It looks amazing with the sheep on saying ‘thank you’, I love it. Also, the quality of the photographs themselves and the book generally is outstanding. Overall, excellent work and I look forward to volume 3.

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2021-01-08

We’re impressed

The book was a Christmas present for my girlfriend Helen and she loves it. She’s especially pleased with the free prints you enclosed and she will be getting them framed for the office. She’s already got the large Buttermere canvas. I’ll be ordering volume 2 in the near future and volume 3 when it gets released. Fantastic service all round with super fast delivery and beautifully packaged. We’re impressed and look forward to seeing more of your work.

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2021-01-08

Absolutely fantastic the whole book is so well put together and

We ordered the book through and we were so delighted it arrived on Christmas Eve in time for giving as a present for Christmas Day. It also came with a signed copy of the print you mentioned. The book was for our 94 year old Uncle, who has walked extensively throughout the lakes for many years. Although he has only managed to have a quick look through the book, he agreed with us that the pictures were absolutely fantastic and the whole book is so well put together and presented. We will most certainly look at buying volume 2 in the future!

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2021-01-04

Light, Light and Light.

James use of light in this book is tremendous. A wonderful book that I know I’ll return to time and again that will be worth it’s place on my bookshelf.

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2021-01-04

The photos are stunning

I bought this beautiful book as a gift. The photos are stunning and capture many aspects of the Lake District’s beauty. Highly recommended.

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2021-01-04

I was very happy with the 2 books

I was very happy with the 2 books, I would certainly recommend them. Thank you James great pictures in youre books.

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2021-01-02

I am delighted

I am delighted to give my feedback on the order I placed as a wedding anniversary present for my friends. They were over the moon with the book which gave such stunning shots of the Lake District where they were married a year ago. They visit the Lakes a great deal and they couldn't have been more pleased with the stunning photographs. They were so delighted they even purchased a side table and lamp and it now the book sits pride of place in their living room. A real testament to how much they valued and enjoy the gift.

The purchase was extremely easy to order and James couldn't have been more helpful in arranging a note to be enclosed with the gift and ensuring that it was delivered on time to the correct address.

I would not hesitate of buying from James Bell Photography in the future and recommending to my friends.

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2020-12-14

Really easy and fast checkout.

Really easy and fast checkout. Shipped the very same day, my Dad will be very happy on Christmas Day! Thank you!

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2020-12-03

A Beautiful Homage to Lakeland

This is a truly exceptional book. I have had it on my To Buy list for some time but decided to treat myself as an antidote for what the year 2020 has brought and boy was I not disappointed. The quality of the photography was not unexpected but what was, was the range of emotions that came with the perusal of each scene. At times I was transported back to memories of spending time in those exact spots, at other times I was there now, totally immersed in the scene even hearing the sounds of Lakeland and at other times I yearned for the future and a time when I can be back there again. What I also loved about the book was the mix of traditional Lakeland views and places with some lesser know perspectives. As an aside, the book is beautifully made and of superb quality. The service and communication from James was also very good. This book is well worth the investment to buy but even more so worth the investment to read.

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2020-11-24

Books are excellent in every respect

Books are excellent in every respect

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2020-11-23

Wonderful Books

thank you for the wonderful books which were so beautifully wrapped and promptly delivered.

My wife and I were hoping to visit the Lakes again this year but for obvious reasons could not, so I decided to buy your books for us to browse on our wedding anniversary last month, and they brought back many wonderful memories of places we had explored for most of the last 30 + years.

The postcards and calendar are earmarked for Christmas gifts for relatives who share our love of the Lakes.

Thanks again and best wishes

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2020-11-23

professional and excellent thank you

professional and excellent thank you

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2020-11-16

Excellent book delivered promptly and packaged professionally

Excellent book delivered promptly. I was kept informed about the delivery timetable and it came nicely packaged with thank you cards. Highly recommended.

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2020-11-16

Beautiful book.

Lovely packaging and arrived quick. Beautiful book. Thank you

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2020-11-13

Excellent Service & book

Excellent communication from placing the order through to delivery. Fantastic book!

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2020-09-13

Excellent and superbly packaged.

Excellent delivery timescale and superbly packaged.

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2020-09-09

wonderfully inspirational book

It's a wonderfully inspirational book, very easy to order and it arrived very quickly. I am going to add the second book to my Christmas list.

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2020-09-04

Very high quality book of amazing images

James has produced a very high quality book of amazing images, lovely thick paper, pin sharp photographs accompanied by interesting notes. Great to see different views of the Lakes. I look forward to buying more of his books. Highly recommended. Would also recommend his YouTube channel.

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2020-08-24

excellent book great photographs

excellent book great photographs

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2020-08-24

Great photographs

Great photographs, James. The 2 volumes much appreciated by my son. Thank you

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2020-08-18

It is a beautiful book

I bought the book as a birthday present but have now given it and it was very well received indeed! It is a beautiful book, as was the picture that accompanied it.
I particularly loved the wrapping paper with the Herdy on it ????
The whole order and delivery process was very good. Prompt dispatch made sure it was on time for the big day.
Many thanks for helping me with this great gift.

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2020-08-10

Absolutely exceptional quality and service

I have bought both books. Absolutely exceptional quality and service. Plus content that will take your breath away. I bought volume 2 while on holiday in the lake district. I loved the content so much i went on his website same day and bought volume 1 of which i am equally impressed.

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2020-08-08

Quick to Germany

Quick, easy and professional job! Thank you James.

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2020-07-15

All-round spot on

Great book, great service...

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2020-06-30

Perfect Birthday Present

Quick delivery. Beautiful images and a perfect birthday present.

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2020-06-30

First Class

After looking at James images on You Tube and the way he works, I treated myself to his book Capture Lakeland. Every image is a stunner. His eye for the landscape and to capture this beautiful part of our country in all its moods and seasons make you want to see more of James photography. The print quality and book binding are first class, and worth every penny.

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2020-06-15

Super happy with product and service

Super quick shipping and an amazing product! Will make for a much cherished father's Day gift.

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2020-06-08

Absolutely fabulous - Volume 2 is on my Christmas wish list!

Just bought a James Bell print of Buttermere, followed by the “Capture Lakeland” photo book - both absolutely fabulous. One small quibble, though - would have liked to have seen the fells individually identified rather than just the area of the Lakes they are in. Apart from that, Volume 2 is on my Christmas wish list!

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2020-06-02

Books and prints quality is excellent

Books and prints quality is excellent, and the pictures are absolutely fantastic. He also helped me quite a lot with shipping to Italy, overall experience is over the top.

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2020-05-26

Beautifully presented books

Beautifully presented books, evocative of the incomparable Lake District.

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2020-05-18

Inspirational

A delightful book full of wonderful pictures.

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2020-05-11

Excellent

Quick delivery to Germany well-made books high-quality product

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2020-05-05

Inspiring Lake District Photography

Lovely books showing the splendour of the Lake District. James is obviously a talented photographer and the books make a great addition to a bookshelf or coffee table. Thank you or letting us share your passion and vision.

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2020-05-01

Lovely Book

Order process was very easy. On the books, really liked the packaging, the paper wrapping is a nice touch and adds a feeling of quality. Books are lovely, well done, you should be very proud of them. Enjoy the hills when we can eventually venture outside again!

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2020-04-30

Really Great

Your book just arrived in Germany! Really great and thanks a lot for the print.

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2020-04-27

Great Lake District book

Quick dispatch, good communication and a wonderful book. Thanks James!

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2020-04-27

Excellent book and prints

Excellent book and prints, posted very quickly great packaging and James kindly signed the book. Strongly recommended. Thank you!

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2020-04-27

Great book. Very fast delivery. Perfect

Great book with a free photo print. Very fast delivery. Perfect

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2020-03-25

A beautiful book

A beautiful book which brings back many fond memories of our favourite place, the wonderful Lake District.

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2020-03-08

Gorgeous books.

Gorgeous books. No damage even though sent overseas.

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2020-01-08

Loved it

The Coffee Table Book was a gift for my dad, who said he loved it. Also, I was very appreciative of the swift delivery of the item.

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2020-01-06

An absolutey outstanding book

i recieved my book a while ago and cannot put how apreciative i am of the images and the quality of the book. The delivery of the book was very fast and the packaging seemed in good shape and had no visible damage.
Thanl you james!

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2019-12-23

My order was shipped almost immediately!

My order was shipped almost immediately!

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2019-12-09

Just excellent

simply nothing to add - just excellent ! Quick delivery, safe packaging and a fantastic book, great images and made very well - thank you !

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2019-12-06

Great experience.

Great experience. James communicated letting me know when items had shipped and checked in to see how everything was once I received my order.

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2019-12-06

Stunning quality

Stunning quality from the pictures themselves right through to the presentation of your parcel upon receipt. The attention to detail is outstanding and the herdy wrapping paper a lovely touch. I couldn’t recommend Jame’s business any higher. Top quality Thanks

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2019-11-12

Thoroughly enjoying it.

I bought this book for my husband’s birthday and he is thoroughly enjoying it.

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2019-11-07

Fantastic book, with exceptional photos

Fantastic book, with exceptional photos. Well worth purchasing if you love the Lake District or just love great landscape photography

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2019-10-25

Top quality

Very quick and efficient service with goods shipped in good quality packaging. Top quality product.

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2019-10-11

It's destined to become a future classic.

James' work is absolutely first class. I recently ordered a copy of 'Capture Lakeland Vol. 1' and have been blown away by the images in it! It's destined to become a future classic.

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2019-10-11

Capture Lakeland vol 1 - James Bell photography

Beautiful imagery covering the glorious Cumbrian Lake District in a quality finished product, if you are considering purchasing you will not be disappointed. Be sure to check out vol 2 they make a great set.

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2019-09-26

Everything excellent. Couldn't be better.

Great comms. Speedy delivery. Beautiful product immaculately packaged. Would very happily use again.

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2019-09-23

Beautiful work.

I had you send you Lake District photo book to Scotland for me. I gave it to my sister and brother-in-law in Glasgow and they loved it!

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2019-09-22

Beautiful product immaculately packaged

Great comms. Speedy delivery. Beautiful product immaculately packaged. Would very happily use again.

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2019-08-25

excellent quality

Delivery, time and packaging are first class. The books are of excellent quality. Paper and colours give the excellent photographs the best basis to inspire the viewer. James Bell encourages me to travel to the Lake District again.

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2019-08-18

Amazing photography

Great delivery- great product-the 1st Capture Lakeland book also a gift for my son who misses the Lakes but is taken back there with James amazing photography.Thanks James, Christmas sorted.!

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2019-07-19

Beautiful books.

Beautiful books. Not reviewed earlier as bought for presents. Absolutely delighted with them.

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2019-07-19

First class!

James's books are always first class both in content and print/binding quality. Keeps his customers well informed too. Highly recommended!

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2019-07-18

Both book’s fantastic

Both book’s fantastic. I like how the books are a very different style. The finite detail of the photos in book 2 are beautiful but it’s the landscapes in book 1 that really catch my eye. I love how you’ve captured the atmosphere of the individual valleys. It’s making us miss the lakes and slightly sceptical of our choice to move to the highlands!

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2019-07-01

Outstanding Photos

The photos are outstanding especially of Haystacks - we were on the summit a few weeks ago!

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2019-06-06

Bravo

Both volumes are beautifully presented and a pleasant surprise in the amount of images and pages, I say that as I’m often disappointed with some photographers books which lack enough quantity to make it either feel special or become a favourite coffee table book. Both volumes hit the mark, very well presented, excellent quality and plenty of quantity. The images are fantastic, I love the sympathetic, understated post processing that James has achieved. I congratulate him on not falling into the American over saturated, use of Orton effect and dropping in the moon, sun and skies into the image, bravo.

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2019-06-05

Fantastic

Fantastic - so helpful and excellent service.

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2019-01-14

James Bell's Capture Landscape book is a must

For those who visit and indeed work in the Lakes James Bell's Capture Landscape book is a must. The pictures are superb and the book itself isn't obtrusively large making it something which you'll want and is easy to browse at will. The service from James is second to none and a little bit of Lakeland comes in the package too!

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2019-01-14

Excellent service and delivery

Excellent service and delivery; beautiful book; extremely well received Christmas present; highly recommended.

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2019-01-14

Beautiful present

Excellent book beautiful pictures. Well received as a gift

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2019-01-14

A most beautiful book

A most beautiful book - James Bell has literally captured the Lake District. It came so beautifully wrapped too, with two little Kendal mint chocolates as a lovely touch.It was a perfect present for my husband, who likes natural photos, but I will be taking peeks too!

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2019-01-14

Beautiful products and amazing service!

I ordered two products as Christmas presents - a copy of the Capture Lakeland book and a print - both were a huge hit with the recipients! I had to contact James regarding ordering and delivery of the items and he went out of his way to be extra helpful. The items arrived beautifully packaged - I think my mum was almost as chuffed with the sheep wrapping paper as with the book inside! Thank you so much - we are a family of Lakeland lovers so I'm sure I will be ordering again in the future. Could not recommend more highly.

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2019-01-08

The most beautiful photography book I've seen on the Lake Distri

It is the most beautiful photography book I've seen on the Lake District and a privilege to own copy (#796)

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2019-01-05

A real delight

Just want to say thank you for your beautiful book. A real delight to remember the places we have been in the lakes and makes us want to explore the places we have not been to. A great gift and retirement present a real hit thanks. Look forward to the next edition
Happy New year to you

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2019-01-03

James Bell's Capture Landscape book is a must.

For those who visit and indeed work in the lakes James Bell's Capture Landscape book is a must. The pictures are superb and the book itself isn't obtrusively large making it something which you'll want and is easy to browse at will. The service from James is second to none and a little bit of Lakeland comes in the package too!

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2018-12-29

Stunning!

I have just received my copy of your Capture Lakeland book. Stunning! I feel totally inadequate but inspired to take better pictures.

We were in Grasmere yesterday and walked the Loughrigg fell so, coincidently, we saw the seat at the end of Grasmere lake that’s in your book in all its autumn colours, wonderful!

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2018-12-27

Beautiful photographs, fabulous quality, easy to order online an

I purchased your book on behalf of my mum as it was a Christmas present from her to my dad. They go to the Lake District 2 or 3 times a year. Dad was thrilled to get the book. They both love it. Beautiful photographs, fabulous quality, easy to order online and no hassles with delivery. Many thanks.

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2018-12-27

Fantastic service and amazing book.

Fantastic service and amazing book.

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2018-12-26

There is no equal.

Just received the book by James Bell.
Wow.

It's 'the' definitive landscape and photo book of the Lake District.

There is no equal.

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2018-12-21

Your work is beautiful.

Your work is beautiful. I love the book print and calendar and my dad will too. Thank you so much.

Best wishes for Christmas.

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2018-12-16

Couldn't be any happier

The book arrived safe and sound within only 4 days (international shipping) and it's just beautiful; the photography as well as the printing. Communication was great and James even added a little gift.

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2018-12-09

Excellent book

Excellent book and delivery - very happy customer!

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2018-12-09

Super Book

Great quick service for a super book, would recommend!

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2018-12-06

Fantastic pictures in a beautiful book

Fantastic pictures in a beautiful book; delivered by the best, the Royal Mail. 'Capture Lakeland' will be treasured by our daughter, many thanks.

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2018-11-30

Book and Calendar

The calendar and book arrived with perfect timing this week (I had asked you to delay dispatch by a month since we were away for most of November). Thanks very much for being so flexible - it's really appreciated - and I'm sure both items will be much enjoyed when they are given at Christmas.

Many thanks again and kind regards,

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2018-11-25

Really beautiful

Purchased Capture Lakeland as a gift for my mum and dad! Really beautiful item! Nicely packaged. Prompt delivery.

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2018-11-20

The photographs are amazing

Just letting you know I have received the book and print , thank you.

I have only had s brief glance through but read your story at the back of the book and I was so moved.

The photographs are amazing and are so true to life to Lakeland.

It's my spiritual oasis of calm when I need a break from work in food manufacturing.

To then wrap the book in tissue paper with a herdwick print, so fantastic.

Hope you continue your recovery and thank you again.

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2018-11-20

I will cherish it for the rest of my life looking at it often.

I am delighted with my purchase of your book. It is beautiful.

One thing. I would have liked a reminder as to the location and views photographed. I know many of the mountains from all view points having studied them with my Wainwright guides but some of your photos have confounded me. Still a beautiful book and I’m glad to have it in my collection of books about the Lake District.

I will cherish it for the rest of my life looking at it often.

I look forward to book 2!

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2018-11-19

Very pleased with purchase.

Excellent service - book delivered promptly. Very pleased with purchase.

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2018-11-19

Delighted with Capture Lakeland Book

My friend, for whom I bought the book as a birthday present was delighted with it.

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2018-11-19

Excellent Lake District Book

Excellent service and very high quality product.

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2018-11-19

Really Great

Great calendar, superb pictures very quick delivery. Capture Lakeland book also has great pictures. Very happy customer.

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2018-11-19

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hard to believe that it's almost a year since I received my copy of this excellent book... I've still not tired of looking at the images captured by James on his Lakeland wanders. Amazing imagery, fantastic photographic style and composition. I find too many people over-process their digital images and they just look false, not what you would normally see with the naked eye... not with James! His images capture everything, colour, detail, mood – fantastic! Well done James, can't wait for 'Capture Lakeland 2' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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2018-11-19

Delighted with this Lake District Book

Got this as a gift for an Italian family to show them the best images of my home area, they and I were delighted! Thankyou

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2018-11-19

I doubt you will find a more perfect book on the Lakes.

Stunning views great photography some are almost like a paintings wow! Bought on the way home after a w/e in the lakes I'm sure I met one of the Herdwicks on the way to Sheffield Pike ? One minor point I would have liked a reference and description as to where some of the views were as not all were instantly recognisable to me despite my thinking I know the lakes. Otherwise I doubt you will find a more perfect book on the lakes. Until vol 2.

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2018-11-19

Stunning pictures

Stunning pictures from all parts of the Lake District, had a great time trying to judge where the photos were taken from.

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2018-10-27

A beautiful thing

Thank you James - a beautiful book celebrating a beautiful place. Will provide much needed solace when I am unable to get back to Lakeland. I look forward to volume 2!

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2018-10-04

Great buy

Super, fast and reliable smooth service from ordering to delivery. Great images in this beautiful coffee table book. Thrilled and highly recommended. Thank you James

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2018-10-01

Service and packaging exquisite

Fabulous book. Service and packaging exquisite. Would highly recommend.

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2018-09-26

Beautiful book - exemplary service

Your beautiful book arrived safely this morning, less than 48hrs after placed my order - now that is service.

I am looking forward to studying it properly.

Thank you again for the exemplary service.
Cheers

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2018-09-23

Delighted with Capture Lakeland

Just received my copy of Capture Lakeland... I really should have ordered this sooner. I am delighted with the book, beautiful pictures .. and the quality of the book is excellent. I was so excited to receive it I opened it in the car and sat and looked through the whole book there and then. I will be first in the queue for book 2. Thank you James, a wonderful book to be enjoyed.

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2018-09-19

Absolutely thrilled with Capture Lakeland

We bought your coffee table book for a friends’ golden wedding, and I just wanted to tell you they are absolutely thrilled with it. It is a beautiful book. Thank you.

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2018-09-15

Capture Lakeland for a friend’s birthday

I bought Capture Lakeland for a friend’s birthday. It was dispatched immediately and delivered three days later. James was extremely helpful. My friend loved the book-thank you James

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2018-09-14

Stunning Images

This is a truly beautiful collection of stunning images. The book is high quality and perfect for the coffee table. I couldn't be more delighted and am currently choosing my favourite image to order as a framed picture.

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2018-09-14

Couldn't be easier!

The ordering process is quick and easy, I was updated at each stage of the process and the package arrived when I was told it would, beautifully wrapped with two additional (free) A4 prints included. The book itself is stunning. Very impressed and pleased

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2018-09-14

I needed a special wedding present...

I needed a special wedding present for a couple who know the Lake District well. I was delighted with the range of photographs and most of all the quality. A beautiful book. I was impressed by the packaging and the extra photographic plates for framing. The book is signed by James and a lovely card is included written by James? An enjoyable and easy purchasing experience? Thank you

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2018-09-14

Great service great products

Great service great products - coming from a very picky photographer and self publisher

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2018-09-14

Superb

The purchasing experience, the speed of delivery, the unboxing experience were all excellent. These were only surpassed by the quality of the book itself...the images, the sentiment, the emotion, & the memories of our recent first visit to the Lakes District that James's book evoked. The printing & binding is excellent. The images are printed on high quality paper stock that has a lovely feel in the hand & the surface finish hits that goldilocks "not-too-glossy, not-too-matte" sweet spot. I have several hardcover landscape photography books by Joe Cornish & James's work & book is of the same very high calibre. I can thoroughly recommend both James's photography & his book "Capture Lakeland". Brendan Dubai, UAE

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2018-09-14

Wonders of Lakeland

Luxurious book and beautifully illustrated. Over ninety unforgettable photos of quite brilliant quality. Keep up the great work James and, you have an exceptional talent.

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2018-08-27

Capture Lakeland book review

I have been visiting The Lake District and buying outdoor photography books for the past 25 years and have to say that James's Capture Lakeland book ranks along with the best, right down to the packaging and paper he wrapped the book in.

He has captured the mood of the Lakes in all four seasons and in all conditions whether those conditions be good or bad which is no mean feat. If I had to pick out my favourite it would be the one of Rydal Water at sunrise, it is absolutely superb and would grace any wall.

James's customer service cannot be faulted either. My first book disappeared in to a Royal Mail black hole and he didn't hesitate to post a replacement.

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2018-08-27

Great quality prints, books and service

Order came through really quickly, packaging was high quality and the overall product ordered was stunning

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2018-08-27

Beautiful book of photographs

I bought this book for my husband as a wedding anniversary present as we spent our honeymoon in the Lakes.The photos are so evocative of some of the walks we did then and since.Great shots, and now finding it hard to chose which one to buy as a print! Highly recommend.

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2018-08-27

Beautiful Lakeland landscape photography at its best.

Really beautiful photography of the Lake District making much use of different natural light effects to produce many of the best photographs that I have seen. Clearly James has spent many an early morning on the fells just waiting for the right moment to take his pictures. Recently ordered his book which arrived quickly and without problem. It was well packaged and thoughtfully wrapped in his own distinctive paper. His book and a landscape picture of his that I have are all produced to a very high quality and I would have no hesitation in ordering from him again.

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2018-08-27

Superb service and quality

Extremely impressed. Just bought the Book and also the calendar for 2019 after having the 2018 version. Really swift delivery and the packaging, service and quality is first class.

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2018-08-24

A lovely thing to own

A belated thank you for sending a copy of your Capture Lakeland which you kindly dealt with by phone. The photographs are all I expected them to be and, combined with the beautiful binding, a lovely thing to own. I hope you are successful in all your future endeavours and that you remain able to produce work like this. I even loved the Herdwick tissue!

Yours sincerely,

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2018-08-18

Capture Lakeland

This book is Excellent. Beautiful photographs, superb equality from a truly gifted photographer. I am very pleased to give this book to dear friends as a wedding present
Thank you James

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2018-08-09

Beautifully presented coffee-table book

As a West Cumbrian living outside the County, this beautifully presented coffee-table book (bought to me as a Birthday present from my sister in Kendal), instantly transports me and momentarily makes ‘real’ and brings flooding straight back the key captures of Lakeland. The most aptly named book EVER!! My children enjoy browsing the photos too.

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2018-07-05

Lovely book

Just received your lovely book Capture Lakeland today.

It brought back loads of happy memories, camping and hill walking in various locations in this lovely part of England.

Many Thanks

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2018-07-03

This book is mind-blowing

Very good experience, the book came very fast across the ocean (to North America) in a perfect double packaging. Also included as a gift 2 very nice signed prints and a bookmark. The book is mind-blowing which it appeared to be in the video and made me order it but to see it in the flesh is another level ! Wonderful, I don't know how you managed to find a printing service that does such a great job in producing the book for such a reasonable price.They also do a great justice to your photos which are excellent to begin with. Thank you again. Cheers and congratulations for this accomplishment,

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2018-06-21

Really Happy....

I'm really happy with your book. It was a birthday present for a family member who has long visited and photographed the Lake District and they were really happy with both the photography and quality of the book itself. Thanks

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2018-06-08

A lovely collection of images of the Lake District

A lovely collection of images of the Lake District, very nicely produced, along with the two free prints. The photographs capture the tranquil atmosphere of the region perfectly, and are not over processed.

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2018-05-30

The service was great and the quality fabulous.

I bought a print of Buttemere, your book and thank you for the extra little ones which I think are Thirlmere. The service was great and the quality fabulous.
I have spent many happy times around Buttermere and on the fells and you capture well what it means to me, so thank you.

Great Job!

Many many Thanks.

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2018-05-24

Excellent Book

Really pleased with the book, the photos are excellent and draw you in the beauty of the landscape, as you have captured it, you almost believe you are there and is a constant reminder of how much I enjoy the fells. The book is a real credit to your passion of photography.

Best Wishes


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2018-05-10

The service was great and the quality fabulous.

I bought a print of Buttemere, your book and thank you for the extra little ones which I think are Thirlmere. The service was great and the quality fabulous.
I have spent many happy times around Buttermere and on the fells and you capture well what it means to me, so thank you.

Great Job!

Many many Thanks.

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2018-05-01

Absolutely love your book

I absolutely loved your book and thought the extras were a wonderful touch. To be honest it was a gift so I didn’t want to look through the pictures too much, but I did have a sneaky peak and they were beautifully shot. I also chose your book from your online page where I could look through quite a few.
The book was for a colleague who was retiring and was presented to her because the Lakes is her favourite place. She recognised every picture she looked at and felt they captured the essence of the Lakes extremely well. In fact she’s heading up there next week and indicated from your pictures the next mountains she hopes to climb.
The book itself was well made and was regarded by all who saw it at the retirement party as a beautiful gift.
My partner is also a photographer (amateur) and enjoys photographing the Lakes, so was a little jealous of your location for capturing the landscape in all its seasons.
Many thanks for contacting me.

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2018-05-01

Perfect

All I can say is that I am very happy with my purchase and I wouldn’t change a thing, the quality of the book looks perfect.

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2018-05-01

Not seen any higher quality...

The photography and production is very fine indeed. As a photographer who has self published several books I can say that I have not seen any higher quality in the physical book itself in the many books I have read or reviewed and I particularly like the way the cover was handled and embossed. When preparing a book for retail sale those extra costs often get cut out. Very nicely done. I enjoyed very much your images as well, and am currently booking a visit for early November of this year. It is helpful to orient to some locations that may be productive. You set a high bar. This is a trip for personal art and relaxation as I am fully employed outside of photography. My images may turn out to be a bit eclectic as I am more and more looking for smaller scenes, reflections and abstracts.

Should your travels take you to USA please contact me and I will assist as I may.

Best

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2018-05-01

Great Service

Thanks for your prompt replies to my queries and the speedy dispatch of the book.

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2018-04-30

Impressed by the quality

I bought ‘Capture Lakeland’ for my father for his birthday which was yesterday. I hadn’t opened it beforehand as I wanted it to be in pristine condition.

He loved it! Other family members loved it! ‘Gorgeous’, ‘fabulous photos’, ‘where did you get it?’, ‘how did you find it?’, ‘Who is he?’, ‘Is he from the Lake District?’

I should explain that as a family we lived in the lakes, the fells and lakes were our play areas; my father went orienteering, he took us to wonderful places, got me into walking, my brother got into photography. We all live in different places now but like you, we didn’t really appreciate what we had on our doorstep until we left.

Your book, for us, celebrates our memories, so thank you for that. My brother teaches college and adult students ‘digital imaging’ so he appreciates your skills.

We were impressed by the quality of your published images as well as the beauty of the locations themselves.

Your short biography is interesting and an added personal touch. The additional signed prints of calming scenes was a delightful bonus, as was the manuscript notation of book ‘620’ of a limited (1000) run.

So all in all a successful product in many ways! Well Done!

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2018-04-30

Capture Lakeland Feedback

First of all, thank you for a very efficient service in the delivery of my two books and also for the added contents. The prints were a real surprise. The picture of the Herdwick's face on the packing paper was also a delight!

I had purchased Capture Lakeland as a leaving gift for the GP Practice where I have been working for the past 21 years. I wanted to share with them my love of the Lake District, by hopefully allowing them to escape from their stressful and high pressured jobs through the pages of your book. I treated myself to a copy as well and am really glad that I did, as I can too relax and enjoy your images of a beautiful land.

Your book was received warmly by the Practice and I have had lovely comments about it. My family have thoroughly enjoyed looking through it and our only disappointment was the inclusion of the landing stage pictures, which unfortunately has become a rather stereo typical image of The Lakes. The picture on the front cover is breathtaking and draws you in to see more. I have just returned from a couple of weeks in Keswick and Grasmere and noticed your book in a number of the bookshops. The front cover like no other.

It's a refreshing change not to have captions on each page, but also a little frustrating in trying to work out where a picture has been taken and proving that you're right!! Perhaps an index at the back of the book would help solve this.

The Lake District's landscape is breathtaking and you have captured that feeling for me many times over.

Kind regards and every good wish for the future.

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2018-04-26

Get those Boots On

I have spent many days walking in the Lakes over the last 30 + years, and the views that I've seen just take my breath away. Each time I leave I get the maps and guide books out just waiting until I can go and visit those wonderful places again..... well with this book I feel like I'm there and that I have my boots on.
A fantastic collection of images that capture the Wild Lakeland, who knows I may even get my Camera out again
James, Many Thanks for the great book and customer service.

Chris

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2018-04-26

David Toms

The book has a lot of stunning Photos of the Lakes District.

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2018-04-16

Amazing Book

We love your work and your book is amazing! Well worth waiting for! We look forward to more of your work!

Regards and best wishes

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2018-04-16

Fantastic Book

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the prompt delivery of your fantastic book which arrived on Tuesday! The book is very high quality and the photos are simply stunning, I could sit and look at them all day long but sadly as it’s a birthday present for Denise I have to wrap it up and hand it over next weekend when the five of us are back in the Lakes to celebrate with her. Also thank you very much for the birthday wishes in the book, very much appreciated.
I will be dropping bigs hints to my friends as to what I would like for my birthday now

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2018-04-11

Nicely made and high quality.

I think your book is beautiful. Nicely made and high quality.

It’s very inspiring to me as a photographer, I love the geographical sections. I can easily see the areas I would like to go to shoot. As a matter of fact, I think we share some of the same artistic vision.

One of my friends is a commercial printing rep, and he also thought the book is of nice quality.

I know you told me that you lack energy from chronic fatigue, but if you are able to put together even a 4 or 5 day package to go shoot these locations, you would be able to sell it out. You could keep it small to 4 or 5 people and charge like 5k. (Just an idea)

Now that you have shown me how beautiful it is, I want to go, and also experience it and make my art too!

I see the Holy Spirit in your work, I feel the energy, and see the awestruck beauty. It’s right on James.

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2018-04-11

Exceedingly delighted

I received the book today and I must say that I am exceedingly delighted with its purchase. Initially, I kept thinking that 2 pages were stuck together but it is the quality and thickness of the paper itself causing this phenomena. Each subsequent turn of the page bringing euphoric mental enrichment. What I have relished most is the combination of your YouTube videos showing the technique of capturing a moment in time and then finally realising the image within the book’s pages.

I spent the first 16 years of my life being dragged up some of the mountains that have been recorded - my parents had a caravan located within the Great Langdale valley - it was only in later years did I come to appreciate the landscape; alas, my knees have now succumbed to some sort of terminal ailment (mainly due to rugby) preventing further egress upon the Fells. Looking upon these wondrous images has brought back many evocative childhood memories.

Regards

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2018-03-27

Great first impressions

My book arrived safe and sound and I have to say from first impressions it looks excellent. I look forward to having a thorough look through your book at the weekend.
Thanks for your swift service and brilliant presentation.

Regards

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2018-03-19

Delighted

I bought the book for my Mother for a present. She’s delighted with it.

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2018-03-12

Capture Lakeland & Aluminium Print

Finally we got to hang the piece on the wall and it looks magnificent! Both of us were really nicely surprised by the quality and how light it is given the size! We are very happy with the purchase and contemplating on ordering another piece or two. We are also delighted with the book, it brings a lot of memories to our family from the visits to Lake District and definitely makes us think to go back again. My partner commented it was the best birthday gift and was retracing his childhood paths.

In total we have now 2 of your pieces from John Lewis (framed) and the panorama directly from you, and I must admit the aluminium just looks the best out of those. Maybe it is my personal preference, but I really like the fact it is non reflecting and light.

Looking forward to see more pieces of your work.
Good luck and thank you.

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2018-03-12

Inspirational

I collected the book this morning from the Post Office; the packaging was excellent and when I opened it I was delighted to see the additional items (calendar, prints etc). I also was impressed with the soft cover over the book which I think is a nice touch.

I am really impressed with the actual book, the cover has immediate impact with a well chosen image, and the content is inspirational. I have been visiting the Lake District for over 40 years and feel that I know it well. Your images not only remind me of some favourite places but also offer new opportunities for the future. I am also a landscape photographer and will be using the book as a reference guide as well as a source of pleasure.

Well done James, you should be very proud of what you have produced, good luck for the future!

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2018-03-12

Thank you for Capture Lakeland

I was lucky enough to have a piece I wrote for Country File magazine published as letter of the month (April edition, I believe) and as a result received a copy of your recent publication, Capture Lakeland. The letter described our assault on our last Wainwright with our whole family, 13 of us encompassing 3 generations, so as a prize/reward, your book is so apposite and a lovely reminder of many of the places we have visited over the last few years on our quest. The photos put my meagre attempts at some kind of photographic record to shame, but thank you, I really appreciate your work.

Very best wishes, perhaps we'll meet on the fells some day!

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2018-03-01

Glorious Photos

I think the photographs themselves are glorious!

Well done on achieving your ambition.

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2018-02-28

Stunning

Amazing photography and varied themes. If you love the Lakes, you will love this book.

Beware though, as you will want large prints to hang on your wall, once you've seen them in the book!

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2018-02-28

Not just another coffee table book but a work of art in its own

My first impression is...wonderful. Not just another coffee table book but a work of art in its own right. I’m waiting for proper full evening and glass of wine to do it justice! You are very talented James keep up the good work. We share a love for our treasured national park.

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2018-02-26

Capture Lakeland Thoughts

it is a great piece of work, something you should be very pleased and proud of.

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2018-02-16

Captures all that I love about the Lakes

I am more than happy with the purchase. I am a regular visitor to the lakes and you have manged to capture all that I love about the area. I particularly love the images around the langdales and Haystacks. I hope to but a large print in the near future.

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2018-02-13

Inspirational

I have had this book since publication. I wanted to wait a while and let it all sink in before commenting.

It takes me back to places I know well and transports to pastures new. At moments I ache to grab my camera and try and capture similar beauty, at others I want to throw the camera in the bin due to frustration at my lack of ability. Then I gaze afresh at the images and count down the days till I can walk the valleys and fells again.

Thank you, James.

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2018-02-09

pride of place on my coffee table.

I received your book yesterday but wanted to have a proper look at it before responding, I am extremely impressed with the quality of both the print and layout of the book but even more so with the photos it contains. I look forward to looking at them again and again to discover new details within each photograph. The book has now taken pride of place on my coffee table.

I came across your book and yourself after I purchased a piece of your work from John Lewis late last year. I will certainly be looking for more of your work in the future.

Thank you for the two prints I will be having them framed to go up in my house.

I wish you all the best with your future work and look forward to seeing what you produce.

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2018-02-06

This book is beautiful!

The book is beautiful. I particularly liked the extras - photos, bookmark and the lovely tissue paper it was wrapped in
Also - very efficient delivery

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2018-02-06

Very Happy with Capture Lakeland

We are very happy with the book and calendar and the colours of the two mini prints nicely match our dining room. Once I've had them framed and put them on the wall I'll send you a picture.

We are probably going to get 'The Retreat' once the Christmas bills are out the way

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2018-02-06

Truly amazing Capture Lakeland

I just wanted to send you a brief note to say how truly amazing your Capture Lakeland book is.

My wife, Hannah, ordered it for me as a surprise and the photos are inspiring. We actually have your framed picture in our hall of the cottage by haystacks looking down on buttermere. And my parents have your classic picture of fleetwith pike and haystacks.

My wife and I live outside Southampton in Hampshire and travelled to the Lake District a few years ago for the first time. We have now been six times and try to come at least a couple of times a year. Although it is quite a journey from Hampshire our love and passion for the Lakes increases each time.

The Lakes are so beautiful and although you can feel very tired at the end of a long days walk it is so relaxing and wonderful.
Thank you once again for producing and sharing your book - if I’ve had a tough day I often look through your book and my stresses seem to flow away, it really is inspirational.

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2018-02-06

Even nicer than I expected

My mom loves lakes district and loves the book. I knew it would be nice, but it was even nicer than I expected.
I'm glad that you waited until it was perfect.

Thank you,

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2018-02-06

Really happy

The book is an 80th birthday present for my Mum, who has been visiting the Lake District since she was in her early twenties.

I am really happy with the book, the images are beautiful and the book is well put together. I also love the Herdwick tissue paper the book comes wrapped in!

I'm sure she will love it.

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2018-02-06

Capture Lakelandis beautiful

I’m really pleased with the book. It was well worth the wait! I love the Lakes and having your beautiful images to remind me of this special place is wonderful.

I like that the photos are grouped by location/subject and the introduction for each section helps set the tone. The quality is very high for both the images and the paper. Great job!

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2018-02-06

Capture Lakeland is wonderful

Just wanted to say a massive thank you for your wonderful book. My long suffering other half got it for me for Christmas and it brings tears to my eyes. My days in the lakes were some of the happiest af my life and your photos bring so much back. I love it!!

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2018-02-03

Cannot be more pleased

I purchased your book and gave it as a present to my wife for Christmas. We both love the book and cannot be more pleased with it. The quality, finish and presentation of the book is second to none and now has pride of place on our coffee table and we constantly pick it up and have a look through.

The only point I could make is that in the non-location chapters (i.e. Fells of Lakeland, Flowing Water, Industrial Lakeland etc.) it would be good to know where some of the pictures were taken, I understand perhaps you did not want text on the pages but perhaps a list by page numbers at the back would help.

We will certainly be purchasing any further volumes you produce in the future.

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2018-01-29

Beautifully produced

Many thanks for your book Capture Lakeland. It is beautifully produced and is a great showcase for your photography; I can imagine that it must have involved a good deal of hard work on your part to achieve such an impressive result.

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2018-01-25

Capture Lakeland Thoughts

I really like the book, my parents who also love the Lakes were at my place at the weekend and they also thought that there were some fantastic moments captured in it. I will be up in February and am really keen to try to get to Glenridding to see your gallery and I think that they are also keen to see more or your work. I have had a lifetime of visiting the lakes and walking the fells so to be able to capture the colours and changing moods of the seasons is a gift so I will enjoy revisiting the book and changing my mind each time on my favourite.

I wish you well in your chosen field and will enjoy seeing you new work as it comes through either online or in person.

Good luck for the coming year,

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2018-01-25

Fantastic Book

The book is great – I thought the book was presented well and the quality is superb, the book is fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed my first thumb through the pages closely followed by a few slower looks just to take in the beauty of the images. It was well worth the wait, as well as beautifully tactile and I think that’s what I loved about it most, being able to just pick it off the shelf and lose yourself in the photos as opposed to, perhaps for example, swiping through on an iPad e-book, which really doesn’t have the same effect.

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2018-01-23

Capture Lakeland Review

It's here and has pride of place in my living room. I like the mix of subject matter, and especially the high fells, which I most enjoyed in my times there. I'm also looking forward to the months to pass as I enjoy the calendar.

Thanks for your great work.

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2018-01-23

Very impressed

Your lovely book arrived today. What a wonderful way to present it, I am very impressed. It looks beautiful.

Well done you certainly need to proud of it!

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2018-01-23

Over the moon

I am over the moon with both the content and quality of your beautiful book. The Lake District holds wonderful memories for both my husband and myself. We sadly haven't visited for several years but hope to return soon. In the mean time we have the brilliant images in your book to bring the Lake District
back to life for us.

Wishing you well for the future and hoping that the success of your book will give you a huge boost.

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2018-01-22

Just Wonderful

I wanted to let you know how much your book has been enjoyed. I think the pictures are wonderful and I particularly like the way you have chosen the chapter subjects. It’s so good to see something a little different like the passes and industrial Lakeland. My friend loved her book too and her son who does some photography, was very impressed.

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2018-01-22

A Triumph

Your book is a triumph - I and my family love your images and the presentation. We have shared with some of our friends and they all agree. We also love the calendar and prints which we will frame.

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2018-01-22

Amazing Landscapes

My Partner purchased the book on my behalf and i didn't know anything about it, until i open the box on Christmas day. With the added touch of my name in your book, the Free prints are lovely, since then we have purchased another two.

Your Book is beautiful, amazing landscapes, my partner and I Love the lakes, it just brings back our happy memories walking with our dog.

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2018-01-19

Beautiful Book

I am indeed very pleased with my purchase from you. My son was one of your supporters and received a copy of your book ”Capture Lakeland” which he showed to me. As soon as I saw the cover photo of “The Retreat” I said “oh I like that”! My son encouraged me to look through the book before making a decision but that was the one I chose. The colours are beautiful. I also like the fact that to me it could be a painting which makes it extra special. The book has also been shown to some friends and family all of whom admire it very much so hopefully you may receive more orders!
I was very impressed with the prompt delivery and the expert packaging and thank you too for the calendar.
May I wish you continued success and good health to go with it.

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2018-01-19

Excellent

I recently bought your book and I like it. The photographs are very nice, the print quality is excellent.

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2018-01-17

Beautiful pictures that inspire

It is a good book with beautiful pictures that inspire going out into nature, thanks ..

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2018-01-16

Well Happy

I am more than happy with my purchase, the book is beautiful, it has been put together really well and the paper quality is exceptional , the images are fantastic . The way in which it was packaged was really good. All in all i am well pleased with my purchase and credit to you for putting a quality book together, if this is anything to go by then the second book will be stunning.

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2018-01-16

Capture Lakeland Thanks


I just wanted to send a quick message to say thank you for the book and all the hard work you've put into it. It was well worth the wait.

I received it before Christmas, so set it aside and saved it for a quiet moment in front of the fire on Boxing Day - and thoroughly enjoyed being transported to the most beautiful place I know.

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2018-01-16

Wonderful book

Having seen many photographic books over the years, there is no doubt that that Capture Lakeland is by far top of my list. The photographs are simply stunning and the amazing quality of the publishing makes this a book which will be forever treasured in our home.
As my husband and I often go to the Lakes and we had enjoyed a family trip there this summer I gave two copies of Capture Lakeland as Christmas presents. It took a very long time to prise my husbands copy away from him to have a look myself, as he was recognising so many of the places and was completely lost in the wonderful photography! Needless to say it has often been browsed through since.
Thank you so much for persevering with Capture Lakeland , the last few months must have been so frustrating for you but what you have accomplished is a truly a work of art.

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2018-01-16

Outstanding

I can't fault your book at all. The pictures are outstanding (as always) and the presentation is spot on . I'm so glad you got the book that you were after and you deserve a massive pat on the back for all your hard work and here's to your next one which i will be purchasing. Continue with pride at your work and look forward to your next book .

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2018-01-16

Capture Lakeland Wonderful

I am very pleased with your book; beautiful photo's throughout. The quality is top notch (I have many books on The Lake District and not all are such good quality).

It is very easy to loose yourself in such a wonderful book.

I look forward to your next one!

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2018-01-15

Capture Lakeland Review

The book is very well put together and feels like will last a long time.
I like the style of the cover and the lettering makes it stand out as something different from other books.
I love the way you manage to capture the feel and emotion of the places in the pictures, i can easily lose myself in it.
The colours are really vibrant making the pictures almost come to life.
The book itself is the perfect size and is comfortable to hold.

The only possible negative is that when i first looked through it i wished the pictures were labelled with where they were taken or what they were of rather than just a general heading for each section. However, after looking through the whole book i realised this would have distracted me from the images themselves if that makes sense. It's probably just a personal thing and most people wouldn't even notice. Maybe a list at the back of the book giving this information could be an option for future books but it is really just a small point and wouldn't stop me buying if you were to do another book of the lake district.

Thanks again for producing such a great book, I hope sales are going well and wish you luck in any future projects.

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2018-01-15

Lovely Book

The book is lovely, no issues with the purchase, delivery, or quality, would recommend.

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2018-01-15

First class Book

We are thrilled with the book and it has been well worth the wait. We are well aware of the stress you have been through in reaching your ambition but we are sure you must be proud of the result. The quality of the book and pictures are first class and we are sure this will be a family heirloom for many years.

We also loved the calendars and the prints you included, thank you for those. This is the second year we have sent a calendar to friends in Australia who have visited the Lakes, and they have loved them and the memories they bring back.

Thank you again for sharing your passion with us and we look forward to seeing more of your work in the future.

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2018-01-12

Capture Lakeland Review

I bought two books and my husband and father were delighted with the gifts. We think you nailed the artistic and production sides. My parents walked the Lake District for years and my mother couldn’t put the book down. Parkinson’s and advanced age means they no longer walk. I was touched (and so would you have been) to see glistening eyes as the photos brought back memories. It was truly an inspired gift and I thank you for it. My husband and I also know the Lakes well though we no longer live close by. Thanks to the book we feel we still see the scenery. Thank you James.

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2018-01-12

Beautiful book with beautiful photographs

So pleased to be able to support the publication of this book when it was just a gleam in James's eye. Equally pleased that he persevered through tremendous production difficulties to deliver the high quality of printing and binding that his exceptional photographs of the Lake District deserve. Well done and roll on Volume 2!

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2018-01-11

The quality is fantastic

Well where to start with your book, the quality is fantastic and very well put together.Your shots of the lakes and suroundings are a pleasure to view and you should be very proud of how it has turned out lad.

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2018-01-11

Fantastic photographs

My copy of Capture Lakeland sits on my coffee table so that I can browse through your fantastic photographs whenever I have a few spare minutes.

I love the Lakes and have spent a lot of time there. Being able to see my favourite views, and new ones, so well presented whenever I want to is perfect.

I followed your journey through the troubles of the poor quality products and knew that the final product would be special.

Thank you for sharing your pictures with me and having the perseverance to get the product you knew was deserved.

I look forward to seeing more of your products.

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2018-01-11

The photos are stunning

Your book is beautiful. The photos are stunning and presented to a very high standard in the hard back book. We will enjoy it and cherish it for years to come. The only downside is that it makes us want to visit The Lakes more often than possible!

The rest of the prints I ordered are now hung on the walls and have been very much admired over Christmas. As with our previous order, we are thrilled with them all.

Thanks again, and all the best for 2018.

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2018-01-10

Absolutely stunning

We received your stunning book Capture Lakeland about a week before Christmas so we decided to delay opening the package until the 25th as we thought this would be nice to see on Christmas morning and Wow we were really pleased with your 1st book. The paper is such good quality I thought 2 pages were stuck together and the pictures are absolutely stunning some look 3D some look like paintings but all of there are very inspirational and make us want to see some of these places when we are on holiday in the lakes later this year.
Many thanks for all the hard work you have put into making this book so wonderful.
Thanks

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2018-01-10

Beautifully "Captures" Lakeland

Thanks so much for replacing the book damaged in the post. It truly is a work of art,I have never seen another book which so beautifully "Captures" Lakeland as does yours.

Thank you and good luck with all your endeavours in the year ahead.

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2018-01-10

I'm absolutely thrilled with the book

To be honest with you, I have only positive feedback for you regarding the book. I tried to look for something negative, but there isn't just one single complaint.

I'm absolutely thrilled with the book and the calendars. The quality of the photos, layout, print etc is from a very high standard.

I was glad you kept us in touch by e-mail during the process of making the book and all the problems/delays you were facing.

All in all it was worth the wait :)

I wish you all the best and I'm so happy for you, you've accomplished the best!!!

Best regards from the Netherlands,

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2018-01-10

A master photographer

The book and bonus gifts are sublime in quality and imagery. I had no concerns with the delays that were caused through no fault of yours. A master photographer deserves his pictures to be presented in a high quality book And you have achieved this.

I do hope that this matter gets resolved to your satisfaction and true justice prevails.

I will enjoy many moments perusing the excellent book and gain inspiration for my next visit to the wonderful Lake District area.

Thanks again.

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2018-01-10

Great Book

Goes without saying, great book, beautifully presented, only complaint, small portion of mint cake!!!!
Cheers

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2018-01-10

Excellent

Really happy with the book, images themselves are excellent as expected but the book itself, the printing, paper & binding all pretty much spot-on. I reckon good to keep the same format & publisher next time so that future volumes look good together on the bookshelf…

Cheers & Happy new Year

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2018-01-10

Fabulous

I am more than happy with the quality of the images, the paper and the presentation of the book as a whole - fabulous!

The only comment I would make, and which has been echoed by friends and family who have seen it, is that it may be nice to have a caption, where appropriate, on the image pages to explain the view for the benefit of those who are not already familiar with the area.

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2018-01-10

Mrs

Dear James,
Thank you so much for your beautiful Capture Lakeland Book which I received just before my husband and I left home for a cruise over Christmas. I gave it to him as a Christmas gift and he was absolutely delighted with it, and thrilled to see my name included in the list of so many people who have supported you through the many months it has taken you to produce such an exquisite book.
I am so sorry for all the trouble you had to go through to get your book printed to such a high standard, but it was certainly worth the wait, your book is stunning. It brings back so many wonderful memories of holidays we have spent in the Lake District, and also given us ideas for places we would like to visit in the future.
Best wishes for a very happy 2018, and a return to full health for you.

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2018-01-09

An absolute pleasure

Having been a admirer of James Bell’s work for some time, I took a leap of faith and invested in this book at the stage of conception. Having taken delivery just before Christmas, I am certainly not disappointed. The images are varied and beautiful. From small intimate micro-landscapes, to sweeping ethereal views. Add to that the fine quality of printing and production, and you have a book that is an absolute pleasure to browse on a cold wet winters day.

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2018-01-09

One of the best printed photography books I have seen

It is, without doubt, one of the best printed photography books I have seen, and that includes the latest critical edition of The Americans and some Magnum stuff. Your effort and determination resulted in a magnificent book, of a quality that exceeds in realism and immersive quality of the best “retina” displays.

Now about the photos. Many of them have a vividness and poetic quality to them that are breathtaking. As my wife and I flipped through there were a quite few gasps.

My God, what a terrific work. I hope you follow up with other books, now that you have a printer. I also suggest that you are undercharging for this. I think I paid something like $60, with shipping. I would have totally paid $100.

Please do more. Spectacular.

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2018-01-09

I love your book so much..

I take my time, as it is very important to tell you how lucky I was when receiving your book + calendar + free artprints shortly before Christmas … your package really made my day and I guess it was the gift which was ( and still is ) the most important one to me this christmas .. this may sound a bit strange , but I love your book so much … I look & read through it almost every day just to get me in a good mood instantly

Additionally noticing my name printed on the last pages … feels a bit privileged to see my name there, but somehow I am also a bit proud , even I did nothing special except pre-ordering & buying this beautiful book from you .. thank you for that !

What I like about your book (except all the stunning photoshots themselves, which are superb and besides the excellent quality of the book & high paper & print quality itself ) , is the fact, that all of these photographs wouldn’t have shown up to me unless you didn’t put so much of your personal efforts , fights & character in this project in the past (and money & a lot of nerves I guess ) .. which I think is remarkable

James, I personally thank you very much for bringing this (your) project to life & for not giving up in hard times & to finally share this wonderful artwork with your friends worldwide .

All the best wishes from Germany

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2018-01-09

It’s a book to browse through time and time again.

The book was a present for my husbands birthday but has and is being enjoyed by all the family. We’ve spend lots of time in the lakes and have a lodge near Penrith which we use as a base for walking etc. The pictures capture our memories, they created reflection and discussion on the views, angles etc. Everyone agreed the clarity was very good with lots of admiration of how you captured the scenes and where you must’ve stood to take them! .Comments such as ‘I’ve taken photos there and never captured it that perfectly ’ etc! We all thought the layout and focus on the photos was just right. It’s a book to browse through time and time again.
Thank you

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2018-01-09

Highly recommend to anyone

I'm very impressed with the book with the contents and also the quality of the book. I would highly recommend to anyone.

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2018-01-09

The photographs are beautiful

Your book was well worth the wait! I enjoyed every page, the photographs are beautiful, it’s a form of escapism for me, living in a town I don’t get to see much of the beautiful countryside, especially such beautiful places like the Lake District,Thank you so much again James

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2018-01-09

Beautiful book

Managed to look at my beautiful book at the weekend. Thankyou, I love it so much and the prints, calendar, the mint cake are all wonderful and so generous of you. I even love the card inside which I am going to use as a book mark. It has worked out perfectly and I hope your not to much out of pocket with all the problems you had getting it as you want. I will continue to follow your journey and hope to purchase other prints etc in the future.

Many many thanks James and all the best for the future.

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2018-01-09

The book is beautifully printed on high quality paper.

What a superb collection of photographs of the Lake District, it brought back many happy memories of holidays spent there. The book is beautifully printed on high quality paper. I think you should be very proud of this publication. I also bought the calendar again superb photographs. Well worth the wait to get a high quality book. Good luck with your next venture.

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2018-01-09

The quality of this book is very good indeed

Just to say we love the book, it was well worth the wait! I bought it as a present for my partner, we've had many happy holidays in the lakes and love your photography, your photos bring back many great memories. We've really enjoyed looking through it over and over again. The quality of the book is very good indeed, you did the right thing in rejecting the original print run, I was so sorry to hear that you'd been let down by the first printer and really hope you sort out your case with them.

Congratulations on a great book, I hope it brings you the success you deserve.

Very best wishes

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2018-01-09

Great quality and the content was beautiful

I purchased your book for my husband as we have been visiting the Lakes for over 30 years.

We both thought the book was great quality and the content was beautiful. The addition of his name in the credits was a lovely surprise for him.

Excellent work

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2018-01-09

Absolutely captivated

I received my copy of Capture Lakeland just before Christmas.
My partner and I looked through the images in awe. We were absolutely captivated.
A really wonderful experience and superb quality.
Well done from both of us.

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2018-01-09

A fantastic book.

I bought this book as a gift for my Mum, who has always loved the Lake District since going there on holiday as a little girl. The book was fantastic. The layout, the quality and, of course, the photographs. Mum loves it. The extras that came with it were a lovely touch, especially the Kendal Mint Cake.

Obviously the delays were not ideal, but at no point did I hold you responsible for them, and you did a great job of keeping me updated with the progress. It was originally going to be a 50th birthday present, but became a Christmas present instead, which was fitting, as we spent Christmas in Keswick.

A fantastic book, you should be proud of what you created.

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2018-01-09

Delighted with Capture Lakeland

The book was a birthday present for my son’s 40th both he and his wife were delighted with it.

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2018-01-09

Over the moon with it!

I ordered Capture Lakeland as a Christmas present for my husband. I have to tell you he is over the moon with it! The images are all stunning and I am so pleased I decided to purchase it for him.

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2018-01-09

I really like your book

I really like your book. And it was so kind to include two prints and a calendar. It's lovely to have such a beautifully designed calendar to use all year. Your book I purchased as a gift for my daughter and I look forward to giving it to her. I'm very glad I helped you complete your desire.

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2018-01-09

The quality of the photos is amazing

I purchased the book as a Christmas present for a good friend who used to live in Cumbria. He really loved the book.
The quality of the photos is amazing and the presentation/quality of the book was of a really good standard.

The book has been shown to many people. (Hopefully this will result in further sales for you!)
I also feel the purchase and after care by yourself was extremely helpful.
Good luck with further books and I definitely would purchase any further publications.
Maybe a picture later this year also will be on my purchase list.

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2018-01-09

Love The Lake District

I bought the book for my brother who loves The Lake District for Christmas it arrived quickly and he seems happy with it.

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2018-01-09

I hope you are aware of the joy you have brought to so many peop

Thank you for your wonderful book.
It was worth the wait and my Mother loves it.
The presentation is glorious and so robust that it will last many many years.
The photographs within are beautiful and brought back so many happy memories for my Mother, and myself. Sadly my Dad passed away before seeing it but I know he would have relished every page.
It is not just a book of pictures, it is obviously a part of you and your journey in life.
Thank you also for the beautiful calendar and prints.
I hope you are aware of the joy you have brought to so many people.
Thank you.

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2018-01-09

Quality has always been fantastic.

We can't say enough about the book and the prints were mounted and framed the following day. Our calendar has pride of place in the kitchen too.

I did follow the on going saga with your UK publisher with interest and i completely agree with you waiting for the product you were happy with.

We have four of your very large prints on the walls around the house and the quality has always been fantastic.

Your photos have encouraged me to get involved in photography myself although to a much less professional level! Winter DSLR course starts in two weeks and I am really looking forward to it.

We will continue to buy your work and really hope that more books could be in the offing in the future - if your nerves could take it!

All the very best for the future and continued success.

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2018-01-09

The book is fab quality

loving your book, calendar and prints. The book is fab quality and we have enjoyed looking through all the photos of our favourite places to walk in the Lake District.

I would strongly recommend your landscape prints to others.

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2018-01-09

The book is absolutely beautiful

Well I ordered the book for my friend's 60th birthday on 15 January with a view that if I liked it I would keep it and order another one. Unbeknown to me my brother had also bought one and gave it to me for a Christmas present, (No 336) what a wonderful surprise so my friend will still be getting the one I bought and I have a copy all to myself!

The book is absolutely beautiful, well presented lovely photos taking you through the favourite parts of the Lakes which we all love! The paper on which the photos are printed is quality and the cover and binding look stunning with the silver lettering. I can't fault it.

I already have four of your prints mounted and framed ranging from Slaters Bridge in the early morning mist, the Langdales, an Autumn Coniston print and one of your Buttermere smaller prints. I love to browse your collection and also look at your latest work. I think my next choice will be a Wast Water one!

We come up to the lakes each year and walk a few more Wainwrights, hoping that one day we will achieve them all. I am up to 99 so only another 114 to go!!

As our time up there is always spent walking we still have not had the time to visit your gallery - maybe this year when we are coming up twice in June and September.

All the best for your future work and look forward to your next edition. ☺

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2018-01-09

We were delighted with the book

We were delighted with the book. The word 'delighted' hardly covers it, really. It WAS worth waiting for (I know you had a lot of trouble getting the precise perfection you sought) and my husband, for whom I bought the book as a gift, was thoroughly taken by the fact that his name was in there, and that it has such stunning pictures of the Lakes, a place he loves very much. I would not hesitate to buy another (and more), it makes a great gift. Having his name in there raises the level of the book to that of almost a family heirloom!

Please do consider carrying on with this project, more of the Lakes, think about doing some of the west coast of Scotland and the highlands - your style would be well suited there, too.

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2018-01-09

Very Pleased

I received to book well before Xmas, and was very well packaged. It is everything I hoped for, and am very pleased.

I also wish to thank you for the prints, as well as the calendar - which many people have already commented on.

Good luck on your future endeavors.

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2018-01-09

The images are stunning

I received the book and have thoroughly enjoyed looking through it. The images are stunning and the book is well structured. You have a unique experience and viewpoint of the lake district and I am looking forward to future books/editions etc.

Hope you start vlogging again

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2018-01-08

Inspiring Photography

This book is everything you would expect from an experienced photographer like James. The quality of the printing and binding was well worth the wait.

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2018-01-08

Felt like I was there

Well what can I say, your book James was so worth the wait. The quality is outstanding and the pages so thick that at first I thought there were pages stuck together. I love the front and back cover and the silver lettering is perfect. The photographs are so clear and I can imagine I'm back there and get really lost in the most beautiful scenes. It's wonderful to remember the places I've already visited and to hope I get the chance to revisit them and the other parts of the Lakes that you make me want to experience. I must also mention the wonderful calender which I can look at whenever I want and the beautiful prints which you so kindly gave us and I can't wait to get framed. I would love to purchase more of them in the future. Everything is spot on James and I was so excited to see my name in the back of the book and couldn't help showing everyone. I will treasure all of these and want to thank you James for your generosity and your honesty and for persevering to get the best book possible. You should be very proud x

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2018-01-08

Oozes quality and it has the 'wow' factor

I bought 'Capture Lakeland' which is James' collection of his photos presenting the sights and spirit of the Lake District. The cover looks amazing and it oozes quality and it has the 'wow' factor from beginning to the last page. I have other books on the Lake District but this one surpasses them all from the quality of the printing and lovely heavy paper, through to the stunning images. James has obviously put a lot of time and effort into choosing the photos to create an engaging narrative, leading the reader through the Lakes through his eyes. It is an engaging narrative which really captures the beauty and life of the Lakes. The book was also sent promptly with good comms from James as to it's order status and came well packaged as well. I highly recommend this photographers work.

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2018-01-08

Wonderful book

My wife and I are very happy with Capture Lakeland. The presentation and the book are of very high quality, and we have leafed through the book, cover to cover, many times since it arrived.

Both of us are [very amateur] landscape and nature photographers, and really appreciate the skill, patience and perseverance you have shown in getting the composition and lighting ‘just right’ in your photographs. Of course, having the outstanding beauty and rugged grandeur of the Lake District as your subject helped as well.

We love the book, its materials and its format, when it comes to subjects, my ‘better half’ and I tend to disagree – she prefers the lakes, and I prefer the fells. Our favourite areas in the Lake District are Wasdale, Patterdale / Helvellyn / Ullswater and Langdale. So, we’ll be looking forward to whatever you produce as ‘Capture Lakeland 2’.

Thanks again for your wonderful book,

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2018-01-08

A high quality book with many glorious images

Thank you for a wonderful book. It took some time, but it was worth waiting for.

During the whole process I was never worried about your ambition to deliver a book of high quality. You made a very reliable impression to me.

On to the book.

A high quality book with many glorious images, which made me inspired to visit the Lake District sometime in the future.
Keep up your good work and I hope you will produce more Youtube blogs ahead.

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2018-01-08

pride of place on any coffee table

I purchased Capture Lakeland as a gift for my brother and I must say I was very impressed by the quality of the book. It looks very professional and deserves pride of place on any coffee table or bookshelf.

Really impressed with it. The Kendal mint cake was a nice touch too ;-)

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2018-01-03

'Wow' factor

'Capture Lakeland' was delivered to me just before Christmas, but today was the first real opportunity I have had to properly look through it as I've been poorly or busy or both since then. I did have a glance but I really wanted to take a good look before letting you know what I thought of it. The first glance did not fail though, and on opening the parcel (very well packaged by the way), it really did have the 'Wow' factor. The cover looks amazing and it oozes quality, so delaying the print and getting another printer who could do your work justice was definitely the right move.

Now I've had time to sit and properly look though the book it lives up to it's wow factor and does not disappoint at any point. From the silver title on the cover to the lovely thick, quality paper inside on which your wonderful photos are printed, this is a work of quality which exceeded my expectations. I have other books on the Lake District but this one surpasses them all. You obviously put a lot of time and effort into choosing the photos to create a smooth narrative, leading the reader through the Lakes through your eyes. I very much like the way you have grouped the photos together in themes or around certain Lakes which creates a dialogue of pictures which asks the viewer to focus on these things, from the detail captured into 'Intimate Lakeland' through to the vast panoramic views which sometimes cover both pages and make you feel like you are standing there. I hope you are very proud of what you have achieved here because you should be. I will treasure this book and I am proud to see my name in the back pages.

I do have two small suggestions if you should tackle another book in the future which you may wish to consider, but these do not detract from what a wonderful book you have produced at all. Lay flat pages would help viewing the double page pictures and a glossary of shots at the rear of the book would be a helpful touch, especially with shots that are not grouped under a lake heading

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2018-01-03

Absolutely Marvellous

I am pleased to say that your book, calendar and prints arrived yesterday with the Postman. They are absolutely marvellous, thank you so much for this parcel, I will be browsing through your book quietly over the Christmas holiday.

I can’t pick out any particular shots, they are all beautiful, but I love the Buttermere reflections and panoramas, and that Langdale Winter shot of Harrison Stickle and Pavey Ark is just amazing! ‘The Passes’, I could go on …

So, thank you again James, folk everywhere should be able to enjoy your photographic work.

Regards, and Best Wishes

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2018-01-03

A fantastic book.

I received the book on Wednesdy 29th of December....Wow! that was certainely worth the wait. A fantastic book.

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2018-01-02

Truly lovely

Thank you for your very beautiful book, received in the week before Christmas.
Truly lovely.

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2018-01-02

a wonderful book

Would just like to congratulate you on producing such a wonderful book , my son James words were awesome, so well worth the wait . Hope you have had a great Christmas and Happy New Year to you and all your family . GOOD LUCK in all your future efforts

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2018-01-02

Wonderful images, happy memories.

So very pleased to have received this superb book as a Christmas present. The many images capture the Lakes so perfectly and bring back vivid memories of our 13 year quest of the 'Wainwright's'. Thank you to James Bell for producing such an astonishing collection, something to be treasured for years to come.

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2018-01-01

Very Happy

I received the book today, very happy, my son loves it.

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2018-01-01

The most amazing book.

Happy New Year to you and your family James you have produced the most amazing book.

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2018-01-01

Love your Book

Thank you James. I love your book and seeing my name in it... will follow your work always x

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2018-01-01

fabulous book

The book is fabulous thanks

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2018-01-01

Love this book

We love our book thank you! Wishing you continued strength to continue your great work in 2018 xx

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2018-01-01

Wonderful

So happy with my wonderful copy (no.292), the prints and the calendar and for including my name in the back. It's been an absolute pleasure supporting you James and we look forward to your new photos and ventures

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2018-01-01

Lovely Book

The book is lovely James, worth waiting for. You should be proud of the quality of both the photos and the book is itself. The calendar will also be prominently displayed. Thanks.

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2018-01-01

Makes me smile

It makes me smile every time I open it... thank you for capturing such beauty. Have a fantastic new year and I look forward to seeing more of your photographic delights in 2018! Xx

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2018-01-01

Wonderful book

I received this wonderful book as a surprise Christmas present from my thoughtful Daughter. Ive had one of your calendars every year for years. This book is completely beautiful. The Lakes are my favourite place in the world, no matter what other awesome places we visit. Congratulations on producing such a wonderful book xxx

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2017-12-31

Exceptional Book

I want to write a lengthy and articulate review about James’ book but I’m still so blown away with the quality and stunning photography that I haven’t formed the right words! This book is simply stunning and with every turn of the page you get a new treat! I love it and it was well worth the wait! The quality is exceptional and a true representation of a fantastic photographer. I’m lucky to have three prints from James too; the three Herdys, the single Herdy and the beautiful autumn picture in Borrowdale. The latter two being Christmas presents this year. The quality of the prints and the customer service from James is brilliant and I’m excited to see what visual treats 2018 brings!

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2017-12-31

Stunning Book

My husband received your stunning book for Christmas from his daughter delightful, as we live in Keswick we are looking forward to visiting some yet unseen scenery inspired by you.

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2017-12-29

Beautiful

Thankyou so much for the book I received to give my dad for Christmas ... it is beautiful and as an avid fan of the Lake District he loves it .... I’m so glad all the upset you’ve had in getting your book finished paid off in the end

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2017-12-28

Wonderful Book

I've only managed to have a quick peek of your wonderful book, but on the outset it looks like everything I hoped it would be and more! We absolutely love the lake district and for myself and my husband it's like going home whenever we return. We already have two of your amazing images on our walls at home, Buttermere in our lounge and Wastwater in our bedroom. We have a two year old little boy and another baby on the way, due in January which means recent trips to the lake district have been limited and it is unlikely that we will be going anytime soon so I'm so glad that we now have your book so that we can reminisce about old times and look forward to new adventures in the future.

Thank you again for all your hard work in producing this wonderful book for us lake district addicts to all enjoy and for literally 'capturing the lake disctict'.

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2017-12-28

Great quality

Absolutely love it, great quality - I'm delighted

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2017-12-28

Thrilled

Just wanted to let you know my mum was thrilled with her book. She has spent ages looking at it this afternoon and says it was her favourite present

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2017-12-26

It's a fabulous book!

It's a fabulous book!

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2017-12-26

Love it..

Got one for Christmas...love it...well done

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2017-12-26

Amazing book

Amazing book, merry Christmas, thank you x

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2017-12-26

Love it

Love it. Bought another for my sister for Christmas.

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2017-12-26

Beautiful Book

I’m delighted to say we’re a lucky owner of your beautiful book - a very lovely gift.
Thank you for your hard work James.

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2017-12-26

Wonderful book

Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. Thank you so much for the more than wonderful book, prints and calendars. It was definitely worth the wait. I received the package right before Christmas here in the Netherlands. All the best!

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2017-12-26

A stunning book

Received mine the other day. A stunning book. Living such a long way from the Lakes looking at the beautiful pictures takes me back in an instance...you are a very talented guy. Look forward to the next one. Merry Christmas from Devon

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2017-12-26

Fantastic pictures

We also saved our fantastic book for Christmas Day and we are thrilled with the fantastic pictures and to see our names in the book.
Thanks James for all your effort

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2017-12-26

Capture Lakeland Book

James - we saved ours to open this morning as a Christmas gift - it is truly beautiful- thanks for going the extra mile. Have a great Christmas

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2017-12-25

Really Fantastic

Hello James,
Received your new book in the mail last week, but immediately put under our Christmas tree. Opened this morning and enjoying it! Lovely work! Really, fantastic. Looking forward to your next one.
Merry Christmas!

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2017-12-25

Beautiful book

Well worth the wait . The photos are beautiful and we have enjoyed looking at them reminding us of some of our favourite places

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2017-12-25

Utterly Stunning

I have just opened your book which my wife has brought me for christmas !!! And honestly it's utterly stunning !!! It brought a lump to my throat looking at all my favourite places. You have put so much work into this book, you should really proud !! My wife has told me about the problems you have had with the book !! This must of given you a great deal of stress and worry !!! We hope now that its done you can now relax because this book is beautiful and I will treasure it forever. Have a wonderful Christmas!!!

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2017-12-25

Wow

Merry Christmas James just opened the pack Wow what a wonderful gift to ourselves ❤️

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2017-12-25

Beautiful Photograhs perfectly presented

Merry Christmas James! I bought Capture Lakeland for my partner for Christmas as we have had some wonderful times in the Lakes and have some lovely memories. It arrived on friday so I left it unopened so we could both enjoy the 'first look. All I can say is Wow! It is fantastic! Such beautiful photographs and so beautifully put together and laid out. The quality is wonderful - thank you so much for all your hard work and for persevering to get the best quality - I think it was worth it and I hope you do too. I love the book and my partner loves it too

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2017-12-24

Truly Stunning

‘Capture Lakeland’ truly stunning! A book to treasure and revisit often. You have captured the essence of the Lake District. Thank you.

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2017-12-23

Thank you

Just wanted to say “Thank you”

My step father received his copy in plenty of time for Christmas, and I just today got the copy here in Chicago, which is for my wife, for Christmas. Perfect timing.

I am looking forward to seeing it on Christmas Day, keeping it wrapped for now.

Hopefully we will be over in the spring and can get up to the lakes. We don’t get up there anything like as often as we should. The book, and your prints help us with a little reminder of home.

Best regards and happy holidays

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2017-12-22

Superb

Received the book today, and really am pleased to have it for Xmas. Prints and a book offer something that on screen images, as lovely as they can be, struggle to achieve. It’s a labour of love and something to be so proud of James Bell. It really is superb!

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2017-12-22

Capture Lakeland Looks great.

The book looks great! It’s a gift for my father and he’s going to love it.

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2017-12-22

Capture Lakeland Review

Capture Lakeland is an absolute credit to James and giving 5 Stars and this review is by no means enough to describe the talent and beauty this book portrays. Thank you so much and I have already placed another order as this book is the perfect coffee table book and will look so very beautiful in my holiday cottages as a treat for every guest who comes to stay here. It is complete and utter perfection in every way and totally captures and mirrors the beauty of the Lake District. Every picture tells a story and leads you in to the photograph making you feel you are actually there. The quality of the book is outstanding and certainly beyond all expectations. Every single thing about it is truly magical and thought out with total love, talent and dedication. James has without any shadow of a doubt produced the best Lake District book I have ever seen and I am thrilled to have found it.

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2017-12-21

The quality and the content are just perfect

The book arrived yesterday. The quality and the content are just perfect, worth the wait!! I've got the calendar at my desk at work so I can have a look at my favourite place in the world during a busy day :)
I also love the mini prints!

Such a milestone you have achieved, you must be very happy it's all come together in time for Xmas!

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2017-12-20

Lakeland Odyssey!!! Capturing the real beauty of the Lake Distri

Well James, my Capture Lakeland book, #29, arrived today in Brooklyn. NY. USA. As soon as I saw the US Postal Service van arrive and an A4 sized cardboard box arrive with your name on it, the excitement grew. Out came a bottle of Single Malt Whisky and a very pleasant hour was had spent reading the captions and looking at the beautiful images! This will be repeated many times in the future.

I love the feel and texture of the front and back covers with the detailing of the book's title and your name. I love the mixture of colour, black and white images mixed in with the detail of rocks, streams, leaves, bluebells, silver birches and the Herdwicks sheep!!! It really captures the beauty and ruggedness of the Lake District, and brings back great memories of going there with family, friends and my wife (before we had kids - they will be taken there for sure in due course!) I already look forward to Volume 2, and your Isle of Skye book. The book really shows that there is real worth and beauty in going to the Lake District in the middle of winter, as well as Autumn (and Spring and Summer). Just wish I lived a bit nearer!

Very well done! You can be rightly proud of this edition, and I am sure your skills and expertise will continue to grow. Keep going old boy! (Thank you for the Kendal Mint Cake (already consumed), calendar, and the two images too!)

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2017-12-20

Wow

Just to let you know that my book has arrived and its just Wow!!!!!.very high quality front cover and beautiful prints.To pick a favourite it has to be page 9.The colours you have captured are stunning. I shall enjoy every picture every time i open it up. Many thanks and a Merry christmas.

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2017-12-20

Well worth buying

What a fabulous book, so very happy I bought it. The quality of the printing is second to none! Looking forward to volume 2.
Thanks James

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2017-12-20

Great Quality

We received the book yesterday and it’s a great quality product.

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2017-12-20

Book Feedback

Just received your book. Well worth the wait. The print quality of the book is identical to the prints which must have taken some doing. Well done and here's to a great 2018.

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2017-12-20

Excellent Book

Capture Lakeland has just been delivered to me. First impressions are very very good, excellent! Will have a good luck at the book in the coming days and no doubt will let you know my thoughts, but from a quick glimpse whilst unpacking it is 'top drawer' ... printing and finishing is excellent and the images look so real, well done!

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2017-12-20

Beautiful

Just letting you know that my book has arrived here in France.

It is beautiful! I absolutely love it, and the calendar and the photographs too. Worth the wait!

I know my husband will love them too.

Thank you! Wishing you a happy Christmas and all the best for 2018

With very best wishes,

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2017-12-20

Wonderful Book.

Just a note to say your book arrived today and it was definitely worth the wait. The prints and finish are wonderful and bring back lots of happy memories of holidays spent in the Lake District. Good luck for the future and a happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year.

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2017-12-20

Lovely book

Lovely book, well worth waiting for. An excellent album of photographs which capture not only the grandeur of the area but finds beauty in the natural world. The photographs are presented in sections detailing specific areas or topics which make it easy to find particular prints. I also like the succinct 'word pictures’ which introduce each section. Well done.

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2017-12-20

Wow

Wow just received the book and bundle really impressed with the quality and the photos. A book to be treasured even though I live on Anglesey I feel the Lakes is my second home we try and get there every year, many thanks again for giving us the opportunity to purchase the book.

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2017-12-20

Superb Book

Received my copy of Capture Lakeland yesterday. What a superb collection of photographs of the Lake District, it brought back many happy memories of holidays spent there. The book is beautifully printed on high quality paper. I think you should be very proud of this publication. I also bought the calendar again superb photographs. Well worth the wait to get a high quality book. Good luck with your next venture.

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2017-12-20

Absolutely thrilled

Thank you so much James for my copy of Capture Lakeland which I received today. I’m absolutely thrilled with it. It’s a beautiful book full of stunning photos. The quality is amazing and you can tell that you have put your heart and soul into its production. The calendar will brighten up every day next year. The prints are perfect, they are exactly the ones I would have chosen. Thank you again. Wishing you and yours a happy and peaceful Christmas and a great New Year.

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2017-12-20

Beautiful Book

Received my book today.
Not looked in it properley -it's for Mr M and want him to be the 1st to christen the book. It's been well worth the wait though judging by the sneaky peak! Thanks again and wishing you all the best x

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2017-12-20

Beautiful book

Beautiful book my son will love it

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2017-12-20

Impeccable Book

Just wanted to say thank you for your service and the impeccable standard and beauty of your work. You have captured the unique, ethereal and mystical wonder of The Lake District and the book is a treasure! Thank you too for including the calendar and print - an unexpected bonus. So thrilled with everything and to have discovered your work. Next time I visit Ullswater, I will make sure to visit the gallery in Glenridding.

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2017-12-20

Delighted

We are delighted with the book - well worth waiting for.

Best wishes for Xmas and the New Year.

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2017-12-19

Blown away!!

Received my capture Lakeland book today and am blown away!! You were so right to wait to make sure you were happy with the quality, the pictures deserve the top quality paper and binding !!! Well done on such an amazing piece of work and thank you !!

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2017-12-19

Capture Lakeland Book

Top bloke! Amazing images. Quality prints. We've just received our 'Capture Lakeland' book, and can't recommend James enough. We love our oak framed Buttermere View print too. Superb!

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2017-12-19

Exceptional quality Book

I received my copy of Capture Lakeland today and it is the best selection of photographs of the lakes I have seen in a long time. The beauty of the lakes, mountains and fells are captured perfectly and the book is of exceptional quality. It was well worth the wait.

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2017-12-19

The book is just quality

I received the Capture Lakeland book today, and it was well worth waiting for. The book is just quality, everything about it is perfect, and such stunning, inspirational images. If anyone was thinking about buying this book, think no more, just buy it, you will not be disappointed. Congratulations James.

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2017-12-19

Beautiful book

Beautiful book - my Christmas present to myself. Arrived today. Can’t wait to have the time to spend looking at it properly over Christmas. Thank you so much.

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2017-12-19

Thoroughly impressed

James,

I am thoroughly impressed with your book. These are places that look a world away from where I live. Your images show considerable skill and talent. They make me want to visit the Lake District to capture some of this beauty. Well done, sir!

All the best,
Jerry

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2017-12-19

Review

Dear James - the book has arrived and I have loved browsing through it over the last few days. My favourite place of Wastwater is so beautifully shown here and I am tempted to drive up there right now! You have had such trouble getting here, but the result is wonderful and I will enjoy this book for many years.

Wishing you a restful Christmas and a New Year full of good photographic adventures.

Best wishes.

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2017-12-19

A wonderful collection of Lake District photos

My copy #122 arrived a week ago, and I have now had a chance to really look at these fantastic photographs several times. The book and paper is of the highest quality, and makes the photographs really stand out. It is both amazing to hold and sit and look into. If viewed in daylight one really can enjoy the amazing colours of James artwork.
Thank you for the signing of the book and for the two signed and numbered images, and for the calendar come to that! That really was a bonus James!

The place you live in, is known to be amongst the most beautiful places on this planet, however, I had no idea how beautiful before seeing your wonderful pictures. I now understand that I must visit the lakelands some day.
It's a wonderful book, and I will treasure it. Thank you James.

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2017-12-18

Inspirational Book

Oh my goodness James Bell! You are a genius! I have today received my Capture Lakeland Signed book and I am totally in love. Not only are your photographs inspirational but the way in which they are presented is second to none. The printing quality is clearly visible and your attention to detail has paid off...well worth the wait xx congratulations!

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2017-12-18

Amazing

My copy of Capture Lakeland has just arrived and it is, quite simply, stunning! The quality of the photographs and the book itself are amazing. Thank you James for the work you have put into publishing this volume. I look forward to the next one!

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2017-12-18

Adore it!

Got my book! So excited and totally adore it

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2017-12-18

Best collection of Lakeland photos I have seen

My copy #55 has just been delivered. It is wonderful - the best collection of Lakeland photos I have seen, both in the beauty of the photographs and the fine quality of the publishing itself. Thank you so much James

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2017-12-18

A book to treasure

Wonderful book. Will treasure it. Thank you

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2017-12-18

Wonderful

Just to say my two books have arrived, together with two calendars and prints! Wonderful, thank you so much. I’m desperate to open the book but I am being very strong willed as I have to wait till next Monday! I love what I’ve seen so far though, and that’s just the cover and the thickness of it.

Have a great Christmas!

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2017-12-18

Wonderful book.

Wonderful book. Will treasure it. Thank you

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2017-12-18

Thank you

#61 received today. Worth the wait

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2017-12-18

Beautiful

It's beautiful James. Thank you.

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2017-12-18

Beautiful work James

Mine (no.130) arrived yesterday
I've had a quick flick through and I love it. Beautiful work James

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2017-12-18

Quality is fantastic

Mine arrived yesterday morning and the content, quality is fantastic even the way it was packaged, the Kendal mint cake was a lovely touch well done sir on a quality product

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2017-12-18

Many Thanks

We’ve received our book James but we are going to open it on Xmas day as a treat. Many thanks for all your hard work James

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2017-12-18

So Excited

It's here!!!!!! But I'm going to put it under the tree for Christmas Day. So excited, thankyou James

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2017-12-18

Stunning

Received my copy yesterday! It's absolutely stunning :) thank you so much for creating it - ❤️ It!

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2017-12-18

The quality of the book is fantastic

Just received the capture lakeland book and the quality of the book is fantastic, the photos are beautiful , really recommend buying this book.

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2017-12-18

Fabulous photos

Received the book today - fabulous photos! Shame it's a gift and not for me!

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2017-12-18

The "Capture Lakeland" book is a stunning

The "Capture Lakeland" book is a stunning collection - the highest quality printing with excellent photographs of a wonderful location. It has clearly been a labour of love for James to put together, but the effort is clearly worth it, and the book will take pride of place in our home.

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2017-12-18

Amazing

I have just received my copy of the Capture Lakeland collection, and it is amazing. I was born in Cumbria and the family moved away when i was very young but I've always felt drawn to the mountains and lakes and this book brings it all to life with the stunning photography.

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2017-12-18

Absolutely stunning

James' work is absolutely stunning. I just received my copy of his book and the images are wonderful, when you see them in print you will be blown away the amount of detail is incredible.

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2017-12-18

Meticulous

My order of Capture Lakeland arrived, and I knew as soon as I held it in my hands that this was something that James would have put his meticulous and passionate nature into. I am glad I preordered when I did, and I am glad that he took the time to make sure it matched his vision. Well done, thank you for this book, and I look forward to seeing Vol. 2.

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2017-12-18

Simply Stunning

James I received my book it is better than expected in all ways simply stunning. It was a pleasure supporting you on your journey... book 2 ??

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2017-12-18

Beautiful Book

Decided to give as present then to my husband as we will be in Buttermere for new year, so it seems fitting. It's a very special peaceful place & we go back there often, (even a butty stop in your book) besides loving other areas of the lakes, so your photos just mean a lot. I wish I had a talent in photography to take photos myself, because besides the views, I would also take close up shots of rocks, plants etc too.

It was lovely to see the dedication, and really surprising, thank you, (second look at the book...which made me cry again! - so it must be good!)

All the best for Christmas and New Year - thanks again, Anita (really looking forward to giving the book)

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2017-12-18

Wonderful Book

I have received my copy of Capture Lakeland and it is wonderful. For people like me who cannot get to The Lakes as often as they would like - I live on the South Coast - it is so lovely to look through your beautiful photographs in between visits!! They bring it alive at its very best. We don’t need reminding of the soggy days!!!

With many thanks and good wishes to you and your family.

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2017-12-18

Work of Art!!

James

The book is a work of art !!!

You stuck to your principles in both creation and content and it showed.

Well done Merry Xmas and Happy New Year!

Many Thanks

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2017-12-18

An Inspiring book

My copy of 'Capture Lakeland' arrived yesterday and I thought that I must write and thank you for producing such an inspiring book.

I have been holidaying and photographing the Lake District myself for a few years now and I always enjoy seeing the way that other photographers interpret what they see.

There are 2 images that make me particularly smile. The first one is of you at the little tree on Rydal Water as someone took a photo of me on exactly the same spot and I've used it as an introductory image for my talks. I almost got into trouble tho as I hadn't seen another tog at the end of the water and lost in the fog and I was in frame. I moved immediately and fortunately he was ok about my faux pas. The other photo is the double page spread on p48 as the bench is one of my most favourite in the Lake District. Whenever I stay in Grasmere I always head there for a few minutes contemplation.

I have just produced 2 yearbooks of my photographs and it is wonderful to turn the pages and look at the printed images. I wouldn't dream of selling copies but I know what pleasure the printed page brings to the photographer. Well Done.

Best wishes and Merry Christmas

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2017-12-18

Work of Art

Well it was certainly worth waiting for! The whole book is beautiful. I particularly like the simplicity of the hard cover; the look and the feel just tell you that it is a quality product. The photographs are of course stunning but I am so pleased that along with the landscapes you also included some of your less "obvious" photos. We have two of your woodland prints and (finally) purchased a print of the "Slate Palette" from Ruth. We love these as much as the Lake District landscapes so it was great to see these other images in the book. Photography as art certainly; for us the Slate Palette is a piece of modern art on our wall with its colours and textures. The way you have organised the book with favourite views interspersed with Herdies and more detailed photographs not only keeps the reader turning the pages for more but will I'm sure encourage people to look more closely at your "other" work
The book is a Christmas gift for my husband (for both of us really!) and I know he will be as impressed as I am. Congratulations to you, I know it has been a struggle to get the book published to the standard you wanted but you have achieved what you set out to do and have created something you can be proud of. Certainly it will be taking pride of place in our cottage in Patterdale for us and our friends to enjoy. I hope you can now relax and enjoy a happy Christmas with your family
Best Wishes

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2017-12-18

Capture Lakeland Review

The photographs are beautiful, so clear and very different from the usual lake district books, your love of the area and dedication to your work shines out of each one. The quality of the book itself and the photographs in it are fantastic.

I love the front cover, brings back happy memories of a walk we've done many times. Herdwick sheep always make me smile so to see some included was great. I love autumn in the lakes and your prints capture the colours perfectly.

We only get to the Lakes twice a year which is nowhere near enough. I've looked a long time for a book of photographs that can make me feel like i'm there and have bought a few over the years but they always lacked something. I occasionally suffer with anxiety and one of the ways i manage it is to visualise being in my favourite calming places in the lakes. Your book instantly took me there, not only the areas i've visited but also the prints of places i've never even been. I know this will be a big help to me during the rubbish times and can't thank you enough for producing it, to me it's so much more than just a book.

Your honesty about M.E./CFS, anxiety and depression was very inspiring to read and makes the book even more special knowing you've produced this despite all the battles and setbacks you've had. I appreciate your perseverance to get the quality you wanted. I never doubted the book would come eventually but your updates on facebook were much appreciated, it showed you care about your customers.

The extras of calendar and prints were much appreciated and the little mint cake was a really nice touch. I wish you every success with this book and any future projects you may do.

Thank you

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2017-12-18

An amazing collection of Lakeland photographs

James,

What can I say? … WOW! What an amazing collection of Lakeland photographs!

Thank you for producing this truly wonderful book, I shall treasure it forever. The photographs are all stunning. Non more so than those around Buttermere, which has to be one of my favourite places in the whole country.

You can most certainly be proud of what you have achieved with the publication of your book, which has obviously meant so much to you over the years. I hope that you will have the passion and the determination to go on to produce more of the same. We know you are capable and have such a wonderful talent for landscape photography.

Thank you for sharing such an inspiring and creative ambition with us.

Very best wishes to you and your family at this festive season.

Best Regards

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2017-12-18

Delighted

The book arrived yesterday and I’m delighted with it as well as the prints I have also received – well worth the wait – congratulations on getting this published.
Best wishes

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2017-12-18

Excellent Book

Just received my book (& calendar, prints & mintcake!) and wanted to tell you how good it is – superb photography and the quality of the book; paper, printing & binding is really excellent and well worth the wait. Thanks for your perseverance!

Wishing you your family a very Happy Christmas!

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2017-12-18

Great photos

Just to say congratulations on the book which arrived today along with everything else promised. Great photos, of course, sorry to say the Kendal Mint Cake didn't last long!
Regards and best wishes.

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2017-12-18

Love it

I received my copy yesterday and love it so much I want to buy a copy for a friend.

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2017-12-18

Capture Lakeland - Fantastic!

Well, it was a long time coming but it was worth the wait. Capture Lakeland is a sumptuous feast of views from the Lake District National Park presented in a superb, tactile, book of the highest quality. Well done James, can’t wait for your next one.

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2017-12-17

Fabulous!

I have just received this book from my friends for my 50th birthday. We have been visiting the Lake District regularly for the last 30 years. The pictures are stunning & it's fabulous to see pictures if places where .we have walked. For me it is just such a special book & I know it will bring me hours of pleasure just looking at it.

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2017-12-17

Beautiful book

Congratulations James. A beautiful book of photographs very different from anything else on the market, definitely worth the wait. Your dedication and perseverance to get the highest quality has certainly paid off. A gorgeous book to lose yourself in.

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2017-12-16

Capture Lakeland

Hi James. Huge congratulations! Your book is wonderful in everyway from, obviously, the actual photographs to the extremely high quality of the book itself. Indeed it's rare to find a book with such high quality paper. Love the choice of pictures and look of the actual cover too. I've seen on your Facebook page the difficulties you encountered in achieving your wish for such a high quality book but it was well worth your perseverance I can assure you. I will get huge pleasure regularly looking at the book, particularly over the winter months when I'm not in the Lakes. Thank you, so chuffed with it, and also the calendar and prints which you very kindly also sent.

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2017-12-16

‘Capture Lakeland’- Brilliant

It was a long wait but well worth it. Capture Lakeland is a sumptuous collection of photographs of the Lake District from James Bell. The book itself is superb, a very tactile experience that puts you right in the heart of the Lakes with very page. Thank you James - roll on your next offering.

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2017-12-16

Stunning Capture Lakeland

The "Capture Lakeland" book is a stunning collection - the highest quality printing with excellent photographs of a wonderful location. It has clearly been a labour of love for James to put together, but the effort is clearly worth it, and the book will take pride of place in our home.

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2017-12-15

Lost for words

Got my copy today, but haven't found the right words for a review yet.
Instant reaction was

"Bloody amazing, you should double the price!"

Merry Christmas

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2017-12-15

Thank you

Received my book today ,absolutely love it! The photographs are beautiful and the colours are vivid,gorgeous scenery’s of the Lakes,makes me wish I could jump into the picture and be there!

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2017-12-15

Fantastic Book

Just to let you know that my copy of the book arrived today. I’m no expert but it looks fantastic and I’m sure my brother will love it and the calendar etc.

Wishing you all the success in the future,

Kind regards

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2017-12-15

Beautiful Book

Just to let you know the parcel arrived today. The book is beautiful and the pictures make me long for our next trip up to the Lakes. Just got to hide it from my husband until Christmas now!

Thanks

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2017-12-15

Perfect coffee table book

Just arrived James, binding excellent, the quality of the photos amazing!  Forgot about the two prints love them.  You were right not to compromise the fact they did not appreciate aesthetics are all in this type of work speaks to their view of quality and customer satisfaction.

I have now graduated to a full frame camera, cannon 6D mark ii, autofocus and colour reproduction a real step up.  Still very enthusiastic amateur it a real bug!

This book will take pride of place on my coffee table.  Thanks James.


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2017-12-15

Wonderful Book

WOW just received the book and bundle really impressed with the quality and the photos a book to be treasured even though i live on Anglesey i feel the lakes is my 2nd home we try and get there every year many thanks again for giving us the opportunity to purchase the book

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2017-12-15

Capture Lakeland Review

Received my copy today and am absolutely impressed with it. Love the many autumnal colours featured in many of the photos (Autumn being my favourite season) and especially love the ones where the photo stretches across the two pages.
Many thanks James and congratulations on realising one of your ambitions in producing a book like this.. I can pick the book up whenever I feel like and gain much pleasure in looking at your photos.

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2017-12-15

Capture Lakeland Review

I have received your book today and I absolutely love it, it was well worth the wait! The photographs are beautiful and the colours so vivid and clear, love the photo on the front of the book and the back.Well done! Best wishes and also wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a Happy prosperous New Year! X

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2017-12-15

Superb Book

Just a quick note to say the book arrived today, and it is superb. The quality of the photographs and printing is excellent, and coupled with the calendar and prints included (which we are now going to get framed and hung on walls) really make this a wonderful delivery just before Christmas!

Which makes me think, we would like to order another copy… if I place an order through the website, are you able to deliver before Christmas?

Thanks again for the hard work in putting the book together.

Kind regards,

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2017-12-15

Feedback

Dear James, thank you for the delivery today of Capture Lakeland, and thank you for your gifts of the calendar, mint and gorgeous prints. Really appreciated.

You want honest feedback, your book has made me cry it is that wonderful. All the wonderful places we have ventured over ten years are there, real life and definitely captured. Thank you - and you did right to wait for this quality too.

I bought it for me really when you first announced it, but it is definitely going to be the most special Christmas present I have to give to my husband this year, a book of special memories.

Well done and thank you,

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2017-12-15

Congratulations

Huge congratulations on the book, it’s been important to hear about every step forward and every set back on the journey – it’s been part of the experience and has undoubtedly added to my appreciation of the work – it’s been part of it!. The fact that it is now on its way is great and I can’t wait to grab a mulled wine and get involved!

Well done and here’s to your next project!

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2017-12-15

Capture Lakeland

Mine (for my Mum sadly!) has just arrived and I’ve had a first flick through - I absolutely love it and also the calendar and prints - definitely worth the wait. You should be very proud.

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2017-12-13

Capture Lakeland Feedback

So excited to have received mine today. Totally worth waiting for. Thanks James! I couldn't be happier.

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2017-08-17

Can't wait

Hi James

Can't say how much I'm looking forward to getting my clammy hands on the book - be such a pleasure to have some of your work collected together like this... there's just something about a book of images which elevates them!

And the calendar - great bonus! Hugely generous offer.

I was aware of your talent, but not the ME. So very very best to you. I really hope you are able to manage the challenge, keep a spark of positivity during the shitty times, and carry on finding opportunities when you can to give pleasure to folk like me through your images and work.

All the best

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Capture Lakeland Book

A high quality coffee table landscape photography book showcasing over 90 of my favourite Lake District photos. Printed at 300 x 210mm and shipping worldwide, this is a limited edition run of 500 books for the second edition.

Capture Lakeland is now available again as a second edition after the first edition of 1000 books sold out.

FREE A4 PRINT WITH EVERY BOOK SOLD WHILE STOCKS LAST.

Please see Volume two here 

IF YOU ARE AN OVERSEAS BUYER CONSIDERING PURCHASING BOTH MY BOOKS I CAN OFFER YOU A POSTAGE DISCOUNT

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Professional Printing


All my loose and framed prints are hand printed using the very latest archival pigment inks and the finest quality professional media that gives my prints a quality look and feel that will last a lifetime. 

All the prints are signed on the front. A neat white border surrounds the printed image allowing easy mounting or framing. Please note loose prints are posted in a sturdy card tube wrapped in acid free tissue paper. Please take care when unpacking your loose print and be mindful of scratching the ink on the paper. 

Aluminium & Canvas Prints

My prints can also be professionally printed onto Aluminium and Canvas. 

Professional Framing


All my framed prints are professionally mounted and framed by a certified Picture framer. Attention to details and personal care are used with the best materials to present my images the best possible way. 

I offer two frame designs, Solid Oak and Satin Black Hardwood, these materials compliment my collection best and fit in with most light or dark décor. 

Here are examples of my frames.

Solid Oak FSC Certified Frames

Solid Oak FSC Certified Frames

Satin Black Hardwood FSC Certified Frames

Satin Black FSC Certified Frames

Delivery Information 

All my loose prints are shipped in a sturdy card postal tube. Framed prints and canvases are shipped wrapped in bubble wrap and carefully packed in a custom designed cardboard box. I aim to deliver within 2-7 days of receiving your order depending on the order contents and quantity, prints are usually printed and posted next day, larger framed/canvases can take 5-10 days. The price of delivery is added to your order at the checkout stage.

Satisfaction Guarantee

Any items that arrive damaged may be returned for a 100% refund or replacement. If this occurs, please contact me immediately with the status of your goods, I will need to see a photo of the damaged item and the packaging. I will process the refund or replacement as soon as I receive the returned items. If the damage was the shipper's fault, I will reimburse you for the shipping too so please save a receipt and send it to me for a full refund of the order plus any shipping costs you incur. Please refuse delivery if the item appears damaged on arrival.

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Some of my Customers have left me honest reviews, many of which are displayed on the product pages on this website and some are here on my TrustPilot page.